Origin
Fairfield, CA
Late night in Fairfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
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6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
This 53.8-mile drive from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 8 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and Capital City Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this is an economical choice for a short journey. The route is generally a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Given its short distance and typical traffic patterns, it's best tackled in one go rather than splitting it over multiple days.
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
26.9 miles from Fairfield, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 53.8-mile journey, with only 24% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 29.3 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a route that weaves through local areas, incorporating more frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a drive that requires your attention to navigate city streets and connecting roads efficiently.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manuel Campos Parkway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Campos Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yolo Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital City Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sacramento Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Manuel Campos Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Texas Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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Texas Street
2
Turn left onto Manuel Campos Parkway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Manuel Campos Parkway
3
Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Sacramento
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 80 East: Sacramento
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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CA 99 South: Fresno
10
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
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South Sacramento Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
12
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Cosumnes River Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
14
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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Seasons Drive
15
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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November Drive
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
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Mapleview Way
17
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1-hour drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can depart anytime without needing to split the journey. Given the 53.8-mile distance and estimated $12 fuel cost, you won't need many fuel stops. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile; anticipate more frequent turns and potential traffic lights, especially as you approach Laguna. A good tip is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave Fairfield, as local road congestion can significantly impact your 1 hour 8 minute estimated duration.
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 26.9 miles from Fairfield, CA, or about 34m into the drive.
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 53.8 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Fairfield, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fairfield, CA
This is one driving day of about 53.8 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairfield, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Fairfield, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Fairfield, 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
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Wednesday
Local time
3:04 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
4 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 8m 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 Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manuel Campos Parkway, I 80 East, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Fairfield, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 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 Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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