How far is Weedpatch, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Weedpatch, CA to Laguna, CA is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260 miles (418.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.26 mi
04h 40m
Flight
260.01 mi
418.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.01 mi
Kilometers
418.44 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.26 mi
Kilometers
463.91 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Nov 7, 4:47 AM PST
Return by in Weedpatch
Sat, Nov 7, 9:27 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weedpatch
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Nov 7, 4:47 AM PST
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weedpatch
9:00 PM PST
Early departure recommended

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
Mendota
CA

City in Illinois, United States

From Weedpatch
144 mi
02h 20m
To Laguna
144.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
2 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buena Vista Boulevard

    59 m · 8 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Weedpatch Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weedpatch Highway

    50 m · 3 sec · Weedpatch Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Weedpatch Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Weedpatch Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Bear Mountain Boulevard

    13.8 mi · 19 min · East Bear Mountain Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    206.9 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway

    25.5 mi · 28 min · Westside Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway

    34.6 mi · 38 min · Westside Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard

    1492 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

  14. 14

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

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Laguna Park Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1150 ft · 37 sec · Seasons Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weedpatch 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westside Freeway
267 mi · 93%
East Bear Mountain Boulevard
14.2 mi · 5%
Elk Grove Boulevard
3.31 mi · 1%
Weedpatch Highway
2.02 mi · 1%
Foulks Ranch Drive
0.68 mi
Seasons Drive
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

207 mi · 03h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
260 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendota
02h 20m from Weedpatch
Leave By
7:40 AM PST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weedpatch and Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.3 miles (463.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mendota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Weedpatch and 144.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 260 miles (418.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.39 one way or $118.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weedpatch and Sunny near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Mendota

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mendota, 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 Mendota.

RAIL

Madera

41 mi away
Avenue 15 1/2 at 29th Road
RAIL

Fresno station

53 mi away
2650 Tulare St.
BUS

Lemoore (Naval Air Station), California

60 mi away
25th Ave and Highway 198
RAIL

Merced station

62 mi away
324 West 24th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weedpatch and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 260.01 mi (418.44 km).

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#1 Weedpatch

Situated in the southern San Joaquin Valley of Kern County at an elevation of 387 feet, this unincorporated community sits within a predominantly agricultural region.

Population0
Coordinates35.2380200, -118.9151000
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Buena Vista Boulevard (-118.9151, 35.237838)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.5 L · about $59.39
Round trip
$118.79
20.34 gal · 77 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.84 $59.39 $118.79
Mid-grade $6.09 $61.89 $123.79
Premium $6.28 $63.83 $127.65
Diesel $8.28 $84.22 $168.44

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Weedpatch and Laguna. The current time is 00:06:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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