Origin
Esparto, CA
Late night in Esparto on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esparto, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, CA 16, South Sacramento Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.6 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and CA 16. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.6 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in near I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
8
38.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 Esparto, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco and Fresno.
San Francisco
35.5 mi in
|
~45m
Fresno
38.1 mi in
|
~49m
|
via I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 20.6 mi | 23m |
| CA 16 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Capital City Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| West Kentucky Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pedrick Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| County Road 99 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 20.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esparto, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 16
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Yolo Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CA 16
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 16
3
Enter roundabout
122 ft
·
1 sec
4
Continue
371 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight onto CA 16
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
CA 16
6
Turn left onto I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pedrick Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kentucky Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 99
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North West Street
9
Continue on CR 99
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road 99
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 5 South: Sacramento
11
Merge onto I 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
16
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
23
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
24
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
25
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
26
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
27
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Esparto, CA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Esparto, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.94 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Laguna on Friday
Local time
1:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NNW 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 16, South Sacramento Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Esparto, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.47 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (I 5 BUS; CA 16; CR 98; US 99W Hist / Pedrick Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Esparto, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco and Fresno.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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