Drive or Fly: Laguna, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for SMF–SMF. At 33 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

49m

Distance

33.9 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 16m

3m in the air

Air Distance

26 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Laguna, CA → SMF 32m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SMF → El Dorado Hills, CA 41m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Laguna, CA SMF — Sacramento International Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

El Dorado Hills, CA SMF — Sacramento International Airport 27 mi, ~41m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SMF and SMF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	49m	3h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

33.9 mi 48m

via US 50, Power Inn Road

Shortest (+1 min)

31.9 mi 50m

via E2, White Rock Road, Bond Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Laguna, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.