Origin
Brooktrails, CA
Evening in Brooktrails on Thursday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooktrails, CA to Laguna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
186.8 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooktrails, CA
Josh Sorenson
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooktrails, CA to Laguna, CA covers 186.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Saint Helena Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.4 miles from Brooktrails, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 186.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 186.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 63.8 miles in near CA 128.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 186.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 63.8 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles (CA 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.7 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
63.8 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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CA 128
Take the exit onto CA 128 toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 512
Toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
6
127.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
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CA 12
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
169.7 mi into trip
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~3h 25m in
|
US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
175 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
8
183.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brooktrails, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
Sacramento
169.7 mi in
|
~3h 25m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Lake Tahoe
169.7 mi in
|
~3h 25m
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via US 50; I 80 Business
Fresno
175 mi in
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~3h 30m
|
via I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 55.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| Saint Helena Highway | 29.5 mi | 33m |
| Saint Helena Highway South | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Jameson Canyon Road | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Willits Bypass | 4.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooktrails, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Brooktrails Drive
61 ft
·
3 sec
·
Brooktrails Drive
2
Turn right onto Primrose Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Primrose Drive
3
Turn right onto 311
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sherwood Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Redwood Highway
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Redwood Highway
6
Turn right
298 ft
·
5 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
8
Merge onto US 101
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Willits Bypass
9
Continue on US 101; CA 20
55 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto CA 128
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 128
Exit 512
Toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CA 128
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Canyon Road
12
Turn right onto CA 128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geyserville Avenue
13
Turn left onto CA 128
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
14
At end of road, turn left onto CA 128
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
15
Continue on CA 128
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
16
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
17
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Helena Highway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on CA 12; CA 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
20
Turn left onto CA 12
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jameson Canyon Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 80; CA 12
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
33
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
34
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
35
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
36
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
37
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 93.4 miles from Brooktrails, CA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.4 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooktrails, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooktrails, CA
This is one driving day of about 186.8 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Brooktrails, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.4 mi from Brooktrails, CA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.4 miles from Brooktrails, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna, CA
The final approach into Laguna, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laguna, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.93 one way
$85.87 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $44.24 | $88.49 |
| premium | $6.18 | $45.43 | $90.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.24 | $82.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56 | 0 | $19.61 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.15 | $11.96 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooktrails, CA to Laguna, CA covers 186.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Saint Helena Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.4 miles from Brooktrails, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 186.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 63.8 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles (CA 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.7 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brooktrails, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
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