Drive or Fly: La Verne, CA to Laguna, CA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumShort enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 24m
Distance
399.2 mi
Total Cost
$110
CO2
161 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 30m
43m in the air
Air Distance
361 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
92 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
99.5%
Cancellation
0.5%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 24m | 3h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $110 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 161 kg CO2 | 92 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 99% on-time |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 21, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from La Verne, CA to Laguna, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.