Origin
Esparto, CA
Night in Esparto on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
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 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, Pedrick Road, West Kentucky Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 52.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
the route is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | — | — |
| Pedrick Road | — | — |
| West Kentucky Avenue | — | — |
| North West Street | — | — |
| County Road 99 | — | — |
| I 5 South | — | — |
| Westside Freeway | — | — |
| US 50 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
the route
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esparto, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Yolo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Yolo Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi
·
4 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
371 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn straight
9.1 mi
·
12 min
6
Turn left onto Pedrick Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pedrick Road
7
Turn right onto West Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kentucky Avenue
8
Turn left onto North West Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North West Street
9
Continue on County Road 99
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 99
10
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 5 South: Sacramento
11
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Westside Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 50 East: Fresno
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East: Fresno
16
Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 99 South: Fresno
19
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
21
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
23
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
24
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
26
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.3 mi from Esparto, CA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 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
$12.09 one way
$24.18 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Night in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
11:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
17 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 1m 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 Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA covers 52.6 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are the route, Pedrick Road, West Kentucky Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.3 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 $12.09 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.
The drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Esparto, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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