How far is Yreka, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Yreka, CA to Laguna, CA is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.43 mi
04h 33m
Flight
237.77 mi
382.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.77 mi
Kilometers
382.66 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.43 mi
Kilometers
438.44 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM PDT
Return by in Yreka
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yreka
2026-04-22T18:24
Arrive Laguna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yreka
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
Tehama
CA

Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America

From Yreka
135.5 mi
02h 16m
To Laguna
137 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
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 Yreka and Laguna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1705 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    548 ft · 11 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    899 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Westside Freeway

    93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Westside Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Westside Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco

    2110 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    1936 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno

    3077 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1383 ft · 18 sec · Capital City Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

    2281 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yreka 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cascade Wonderland Highway
129 mi · 47%
Westside Freeway
127 mi · 47%
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi · 3%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Capital City Freeway
1.47 mi · 1%
US 50 East
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Westside Freeway

Continue on Westside Freeway

93 mi · 01h 40m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
237.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tehama
02h 16m from Yreka
Leave By
7:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Yreka 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 Yreka to Laguna?

The road trip is about 272.4 miles (438.4 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Tehama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Yreka and 137 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 237.8 miles (382.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 7:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.44 one way or $110.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tehama

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

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

BUS

Corning, California

13 mi away
1081 Solano Street
BUS

Red Bluff, California

19 mi away
228 S. Main Street
RAIL

Chico station

41 mi away
West 5th and Orange Streets
RAIL

Redding station

66 mi away
1620 Yuba Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yreka and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 237.77 mi (382.66 km).

Yreka

#1 Yreka

County seat of Siskiyou County, California, United States

Population7,503
Coordinates41.7354200, -122.6344700
Altitude788
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 (-122.634502, 41.735425)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.39 L · about $55.44
Round trip
$110.88
19.22 gal · 72.78 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $55.44 $110.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $58.29 $116.59
Premium $6.24 $60.00 $119.99
Diesel $7.57 $72.72 $145.44

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yreka and Laguna. The current time is 18:24:29.

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.