How far is Ventura, CA from Laguna, CA?
The driving distance from Ventura, CA to Laguna, CA is about 383.6 miles (617.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Kings County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ventura and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ventura and Laguna.
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Start on South California Street
8 m · 8 sec · South California Street
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Turn left onto East Thompson Boulevard
109 m · 10 sec · East Thompson Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 101 South: Los Angeles
2346 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ventura Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Ventura Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 126 East: Santa Clarita
39.3 mi · 50 min
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Turn straight onto Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 5 North: Sacramento
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway
25.8 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway
22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
225.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
1492 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive
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Turn right onto Seasons Drive
1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto November Drive
541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ventura and Laguna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
226 mi · 04h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Ventura and Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ventura to Laguna?
The road trip is about 383.6 miles (617.4 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avenal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.6 miles from Ventura and 192.1 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.11 one way or $156.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ventura and Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near Avenal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avenal.
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Corcoran station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ventura and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 309.79 mi (498.56 km).
#1 Ventura
The most populous city in Ventura County, California.
| Population | 96,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.2783400, -119.2931700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $78.11 | $156.22 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $82.13 | $164.27 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $84.53 | $169.06 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $102.46 | $204.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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