How far is Vacaville, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Vacaville, CA to Laguna, CA is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.34 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.86 mi
49.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.86 mi
Kilometers
49.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.19 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Return by in Vacaville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vacaville
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vacaville
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
Davis
CA

The most populous city in Yolo County, California.

From Vacaville
23.1 mi
00h 26m
To Laguna
24.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vacaville and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Merchant Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Merchant Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Elizabeth Street

    678 ft · 37 sec · Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mason Street

    1710 ft · 40 sec · Mason Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Elmira Road

    1637 ft · 31 sec · Elmira Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Peabody Road

    648 ft · 13 sec · Peabody Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cliffside Drive

    978 ft · 17 sec · Cliffside Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East

    831 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  20. 20

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.1 mi · 51%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 16%
Capital City Freeway
5.55 mi · 12%
Yolo Causeway
3.68 mi · 8%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 6%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 26m from Vacaville
Leave By
4:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vacaville and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vacaville to Laguna?

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Vacaville and 24.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vacaville and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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 Davis and the surrounding midpoint area.
North Point Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

North Point Park

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95838, United States
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews Park
Sacramento City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Sacramento City Hall

Sacramento , CA
915 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.2/5 34 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Davis station

840 Second Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

21 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

22 mi away
1389 10th Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

26 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vacaville and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 30.86 mi (49.67 km).

Vacaville

#1 Vacaville

The most populous city in Solano County, California.

Population101,332
Coordinates38.3565800, -121.9877400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Merchant Street (-121.987782, 38.356621)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $9.63
Round trip
$19.27
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $9.63 $19.27
Mid-grade $6.07 $10.13 $20.26
Premium $6.24 $10.43 $20.85
Diesel $7.57 $12.64 $25.27

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 Vacaville and Laguna. The current time is 00:54:09.

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.