Origin
Fort Bragg, CA
Morning in Fort Bragg on Monday
Local time
9:40 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
204.8 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
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6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Bragg, CA
Skyler Sion
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Laurel Street, North Franklin Street, East Redwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.43 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
102.4 miles from Fort Bragg, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 204.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Laurel Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Laurel Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Redwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Bragg-Willits Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Bragg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redwood Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Laurel Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Bragg, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto East Laurel Street
190 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Laurel Street
3
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
466 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto East Redwood Avenue
400 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Redwood Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
6
Turn left onto Fort Bragg-Willits Road
27 mi
·
39 min
·
Fort Bragg-Willits Road
7
Continue on Fort Bragg Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Fort Bragg Road
8
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on Redwood Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Redwood Highway
10
Take the ramp slight right
56 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 128 East: Canyon Road
12
Turn left onto Canyon Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Canyon Road
13
Turn right onto Geyserville Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geyserville Avenue
14
Turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Helena Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
16
Continue on Foothill Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
17
Continue on Saint Helena Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
18
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Saint Helena Highway South
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Helena Highway South
20
Continue on Napa–Vallejo Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
21
Turn left onto Jameson Canyon Road
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jameson Canyon Road
22
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
26
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
29
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 99 South: Fresno
30
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
32
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
33
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
34
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
35
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
37
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
38
Arrive at your destination
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 102.4 miles from Fort Bragg, CA, or about 1h 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.4 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
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 Fort Bragg, 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 Fort Bragg, CA
This is one driving day of about 204.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Bragg, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.4 mi from Fort Bragg, CA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Fort Bragg, 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
$47.43 one way
$94.85 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| premium | $6.24 | $50.34 | $100.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.50 | $91.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.50 | $9.83 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.67 | $13.11 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Morning in Laguna on Monday
Local time
9:40 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
21 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 59m 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 Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Laurel Street, North Franklin Street, East Redwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.4 miles from Fort Bragg, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.43 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 straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Bragg, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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