How far is Woodlake, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Woodlake, CA to Laguna, CA is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.2 mi
03h 40m
Flight
188.45 mi
303.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.45 mi
Kilometers
303.28 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.2 mi
Kilometers
335.07 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM PDT
Return by in Woodlake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlake
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlake
9:00 PM PDT
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
Merced
CA

The most populous city in Merced County, California.

From Woodlake
104.5 mi
01h 50m
To Laguna
103.7 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Naranjo Boulevard

    99 m · 34 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Naranjo Boulevard

    104 m · 7 sec · East Naranjo Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Naranjo Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · West Naranjo Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Naranjo Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Naranjo Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Avenue 344

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Avenue 344

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Road 156

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 156

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Avenue 352

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 352

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Road 132

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 132

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Avenue 368

    3 mi · 4 min · Avenue 368

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Road 108

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 108

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Avenue 384

    10.3 mi · 17 min · Avenue 384

  12. 12

    Continue on Diagonal 27

    1072 ft · 27 sec · Diagonal 27

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Diagonal 24

    50 m · 4 sec · Diagonal 24

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    886 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · Bruceville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  27. 27

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlake 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 41%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 17%
Diagonal 24
34.5 mi · 17%
Avenue 7
21.9 mi · 11%
Avenue 384
10.3 mi · 5%
Avenue 344
4.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

84.6 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
188.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merced
01h 50m from Woodlake
Leave By
9:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodlake and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Merced is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Woodlake and 103.7 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.40 one way or $84.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Merced

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

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

RAIL

Merced station

1 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

38 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
BUS

Mariposa, CA

50 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street
BUS

Mariposa, California

50 mi away
5158 State Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlake and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 188.45 mi (303.28 km).

Woodlake

#1 Woodlake

City in Tulare County, California, United States

Population7,654
Coordinates36.4135600, -119.0987200
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-119.098784, 36.413589)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $42.40
Round trip
$84.80
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $42.40 $84.80
Mid-grade $6.07 $44.59 $89.17
Premium $6.24 $45.89 $91.77
Diesel $7.57 $55.62 $111.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlake and Laguna. The current time is 00:49:56.

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.