How far is Yosemite Lakes, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Yosemite Lakes, CA to Laguna, CA is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.7 mi
02h 52m
Flight
123.88 mi
199.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.88 mi
Kilometers
199.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.7 mi
Kilometers
248.97 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 10:07 AM PDT
Return by in Yosemite Lakes
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yosemite Lakes
2026-04-16T07:14
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 16, 10:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yosemite Lakes
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
Livingston
CA

City in California

From Yosemite Lakes
83.1 mi
01h 26m
To Laguna
71.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yosemite Lakes and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on Holiday Drive

    87 m · 18 sec · Holiday Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stetson Drive

    592 ft · 28 sec · Stetson Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Yosemite Springs Parkway

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Yosemite Springs Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southern Yosemite Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Southern Yosemite Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    15.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Gateway Drive

    854 ft · 19 sec · North Gateway Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    805 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North H Street

    848 ft · 17 sec · North H Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    940 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Old U.S. Route 99E

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

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    33.9 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

    1745 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laguna Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1736 ft · 46 sec · 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 Yosemite Lakes 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northbound California State Route 99
84.6 mi · 55%
Old U.S. Route 99E
35.2 mi · 23%
North H Street
11.6 mi · 7%
Southern Yosemite Highway
10.8 mi · 7%
Yosemite Springs Parkway
3.75 mi · 2%
Golden State Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
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 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 26m from Yosemite Lakes
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Yosemite Lakes 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 Yosemite Lakes to Laguna?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Yosemite Lakes and 71.6 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.50 one way or $63.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Yosemite Lakes and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near Livingston

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

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

RAIL

Denair station

17 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Merced station

24 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Modesto station

35 mi away
1700 Held Drive
RAIL

Manteca, CA

66 mi away
17800 Shideler Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yosemite Lakes and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 123.88 mi (199.36 km).

Yosemite Lakes

#1 Yosemite Lakes

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population4,952
Coordinates37.1910600, -119.7726500
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Holiday Drive (-119.772218, 37.191713)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $31.50
Round trip
$63.00
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $31.50 $63.00
Mid-grade $6.07 $33.12 $66.24
Premium $6.24 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $7.57 $41.32 $82.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Yosemite Lakes and Laguna. The current time is 07:14:25.

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.