How far is Walnut Creek, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, CA to Laguna, CA is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
69.8 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.78 mi
80.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.8 mi
Kilometers
112.34 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM PDT
Return by in Walnut Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Creek
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Creek
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
Rio Vista
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States of America

From Walnut Creek
35 mi
00h 43m
To Laguna
34.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Walnut Creek and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    29 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ygnacio Valley Road

    142 m · 13 sec · Ygnacio Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North California Boulevard

    1880 ft · 57 sec · North California Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lawrence Way

    2024 ft · 53 sec · Lawrence Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 680 North: Sacramento

    2581 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    714 ft · 1 min · Victory Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Victory Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Victory Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge

    141 m · 55 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · River Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Twin Cities Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Westside Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left 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 Walnut Creek and Laguna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CA 242 North
18.9 mi · 27%
CA 160
18.2 mi · 26%
Victory Highway
8.22 mi · 12%
Westside Freeway
8.13 mi · 12%
Twin Cities Road
4.66 mi · 7%
River Road
3.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

CA 160

Keep slight right to continue on CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rio Vista
00h 43m from Walnut Creek
Leave By
3:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek to Laguna?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Rio Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Walnut Creek and 34.9 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Walnut Creek and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Rio Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rio Vista, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rio Vista.

BUS

Rio Vista, CA

28 South Front Street
RAIL

Antioch–Pittsburg

19 mi away
100 I Street
RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

32 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

35 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.11 km).

Walnut Creek

#1 Walnut Creek

The fifth most populous city in Contra Costa County, California.

Population69,936
Coordinates37.9063100, -122.0649600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-122.064521, 37.906436)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $14.19
Round trip
$28.38
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $14.19 $28.38
Mid-grade $6.07 $14.92 $29.84
Premium $6.24 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $7.57 $18.61 $37.23

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 Walnut Creek and Laguna. The current time is 21:23:08.

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.