Trip from Danville, CA to Laguna, CA

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

77.5 mi

125 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Laguna, CA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 78 miles through the Pacific Coast region, this drive from Danville to Laguna is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes. Because of the relatively short travel time, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the one-way trek. Since there are no scheduled stops required by the route, you have complete freedom to set your own pace. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this trip offers a manageable transition between these two California locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.7 miles from Danville, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 78-mile duration. The technical nature of the path keeps the experience engaging, requiring you to stay alert as you transition between locales. Because the road is composed entirely of local stretches, you should anticipate a slower, more rhythmic pace compared to high-speed transit. It is a drive that rewards drivers who enjoy constant steering adjustments over long, straight stretches.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

CA 160 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near El Cerro Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 77.5 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 0.7 miles (El Cerro Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | El Cerro Boulevard

Turn right onto El Cerro Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 680 North: Sacramento

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 680 North: Sacramento

11.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | CA 242

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 50 Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg

30.2 mi into trip | ~36m in | CA 160

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30 Toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento

72.9 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 506 Toward Elk Grove Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between Danville, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Pittsburg and Sacramento.

Pittsburg

11.3 mi in | ~14m | via CA 242

Sacramento

30.2 mi in | ~36m | via CA 160

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
CA 160	18.2 mi	24m
CA 4	15 mi	17m
Victory Highway	8.2 mi	13m
Westside Freeway	8.1 mi	8m
Donald D Doyle Highway	5.3 mi	6m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway	5 mi	5m
Twin Cities Road	4.4 mi	7m
CA 242	3.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: CA 160 — 18.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, CA and Laguna, CA.

Start on West Prospect Avenue

249 ft · 13 sec · West Prospect Avenue

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Railroad Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Danville Boulevard

282 ft · 12 sec · Danville Boulevard

Turn right onto La Gonda Way

0.2 mi · 41 sec · La Gonda Way

Turn right onto El Cerro Boulevard

0.2 mi · 44 sec · El Cerro Boulevard

Take the ramp sharp left toward I 680 North: Sacramento

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 680 North: Sacramento

Merge slight left onto Donald D Doyle Highway

5.3 mi · 6 min · Donald D Doyle Highway

Continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

5.0 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

6.0 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

243 ft · 3 sec · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Benicia-Martinez Bridge

Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 80 East, CA 12 East: Fairfield, Sacramento

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

27 mi · 31 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Yolo Causeway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

Take the exit slight left

5.3 mi · 5 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno

0.3 mi · 18 sec · I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno

Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno

0.4 mi · 34 sec · CA 99 South: Fresno

Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

7.4 mi · 8 min · South Sacramento Freeway

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

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · November Drive

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

154 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

184 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 33 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the route does not mandate specific stops, consider building in extra time if you prefer to break up the technical, turn-heavy segments of the drive. Keep your fuel budget of $11 in mind as you plan, though the short distance makes it easy to manage your tank before you head out. For the best experience, try to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure your time on these smaller roads remains smooth. Since you aren't tied to a highway, feel free to pull over safely if you need a quick reset during the journey.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38.7 miles from Danville, CA, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 77.5 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.7 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Danville, 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 Danville, CA

This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Danville, CA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on CA 160 for about 18.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.7 mi from Danville, CA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Antioch, CA

39 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

Sacramento, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Antioch, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Danville, 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

$17.95 one way

$35.89 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$18.51	$37.02
premium	$6.24	$19.05	$38.10
diesel	$5.64	$17.22	$34.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.3	$8.14	$3.72
Efficient EV	19.4	$6.78	$3.10
EV Truck/SUV	31	$10.85	$4.96

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Danville, CA

Late night in Danville on Monday

Local time

1:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Monday

Local time

1:27 AM

PDT

Current temp

72°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

25 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

1h 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 Danville, CA to Laguna, CA covers 77.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CA 160, CA 4, Victory Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Danville, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Danville, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Pittsburg and Sacramento.

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