How far is Upper Lake, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Upper Lake, CA to Laguna, CA is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.27 mi
02h 29m
Flight
95.13 mi
153.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.27 mi
Kilometers
216.09 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM PDT
Return by in Upper Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Lake
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Lake
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arbuckle
CA

Census-designated place in Colusa County, California

From Upper Lake
66.5 mi
01h 14m
To Laguna
67.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Lake and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Lake and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    22 m · 9 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    889 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    36.7 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1784 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    24.4 mi · 26 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Lake and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
58.7 mi · 44%
Main Street
56.6 mi · 42%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 6%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 2%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Exit the roundabout

36.7 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arbuckle
01h 14m from Upper Lake
Leave By
1:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Upper Lake and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Lake to Laguna?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arbuckle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Upper Lake and 67.8 miles from Laguna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.35 one way or $54.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Upper Lake and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Arbuckle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arbuckle and the surrounding midpoint area.
Northview Park
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Northview Park

Williams , CA
180 Virginia St, Williams, CA 95987, United States
Rating 4.5/5 115 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Sinclair
Practical stop 5 mi away

Sinclair

Arbuckle , CA
690 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 3.6/5 42 reviews Gas station,Car repair and maintenance,Convenience store,Grocery store,Truck stop
City of Colusa
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Colusa

Colusa , CA
425 Webster St, Colusa, CA 95932, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
Nearby stop 4.8 mi away

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware

Arbuckle , CA
600 5th St, Arbuckle, CA 95912, United States
Rating 4.5/5 67 reviews Hardware store,Home improvement store,Paint store,Tool store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arbuckle.

BUS

Marysville, California

42 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
RAIL

Davis station

60 mi away
840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

68 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

69 mi away
1389 10th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Lake and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 95.13 mi (153.09 km).

Upper Lake

#1 Upper Lake

Census-designated place in Lake County, California

Population1,052
Coordinates39.1646100, -122.9105500
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-122.910555, 39.164593)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $27.35
Round trip
$54.69
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $27.35 $54.69
Mid-grade $6.07 $28.75 $57.51
Premium $6.24 $29.59 $59.18
Diesel $7.57 $35.87 $71.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Lake and Laguna. The current time is 19:52:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.