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Trip from Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

73.9 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

census designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States

Alamo, CA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 73.9 miles, this drive from Laguna to Alamo is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the trek. The path keeps you entirely within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two points, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to move through the area without unnecessary delays or complex planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

36.9 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 73.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between road types. You will navigate a combination of local routes, the Westside Freeway, CA 4, and the Victory Highway. With a highway share of 35%, you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire duration. Expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 24.6 miles while cruising on the Victory Highway. The road dynamics shift as you progress, balancing high-speed sections with the more technical demands of navigating different highway systems.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mapleview Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

270 ft 1 ft

Total Climb

294 ft

Total Descent

52 ft

Highest Point

270 ft

~73.9 mi in

Elevation Range

269 ft

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 Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mapleview Way — —
November Drive — —
Seasons Drive — —
Laguna Park Drive — —
Foulks Ranch Drive — —
Elk Grove Boulevard — —
Franklin Boulevard — —
Hood Franklin Road — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mapleview Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fall Breeze Court

184 ft · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
2

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

154 ft · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
3

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
4

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
6

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
7

Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
8

Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
9

Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
10

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
11

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

6.2 mi · 6 min · Westside Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Twin Cities Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Twin Cities Road
14

Turn right onto Twin Cities Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin Cities Road
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · River Road
16

Turn right onto Walnut Grove Bridge

463 ft · 57 sec · Walnut Grove Bridge
17

Turn left onto Victory Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Victory Highway
18

Continue on Victory Highway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Victory Highway
19

Continue on Victory Highway

0.1 mi · 1 min · Victory Highway
20

Turn right onto River Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · River Road
21

Continue on 2nd Street

469 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street
22

Continue on River Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · River Road
23

Continue on Victory Highway

16 mi · 21 min · Victory Highway
24

Keep slight right to continue on CA 4 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · CA 4 West
25

Merge slight left

15 mi · 16 min
26

Keep slight right to continue on CA 242: Oakland, Concord

4.6 mi · 4 min · CA 242: Oakland, Concord
27

Merge slight left onto Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
28

Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
29

Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway

1.7 mi · 1 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
30

Take the exit slight right toward Stone Valley Road West

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Stone Valley Road West
31

Turn right onto Stone Valley Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Stone Valley Road
32

Turn left onto Danville Boulevard

112 ft · 8 sec · Danville Boulevard
33

Turn left

302 ft · 22 sec
34

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this 1 hour and 43 minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it best suits your day. Even without formal stops scheduled, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge before starting is wise, as the $17 estimated cost can fluctuate based on local prices. Use the 24.6-mile stretch on the Victory Highway to settle into a steady pace, as this is your longest period of uninterrupted driving. Because you aren't forced into long-haul fatigue, you can easily handle this trip in one go, but remember to stay alert during the transition between the various highways used on this route.

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 36.9 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 51m 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 51m 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 28m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Laguna, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 73.9 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Laguna, CA · 51m into the drive

Downtown Rio Vista, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rio Vista, CA

37 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

Galt, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rio Vista, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alamo, CA

The final approach into Alamo, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

National Memorial

On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 61.1
View on nps.gov
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 68.8
View on nps.gov
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 68.8
View on nps.gov
Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods National Monument

National Monument

Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $15 near mile 68.8
View on nps.gov
Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history f...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free near mile 68.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.99 one way

$33.97 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $17.50 $35.01
premium $6.18 $17.97 $35.94
diesel $5.61 $16.32 $32.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.2 0 $7.76 $3.55
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
EV Truck/SUV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Evening in Laguna on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alamo, CA

Evening in Alamo on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Chance Rain Showers

WSW 10 mph 37% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 2:16PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued April 12 at 1:43PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

67°F

Rio Vista, CA

37 mi in

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

10 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 43m 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 Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA covers 73.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Laguna, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.99 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 Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA is easy. At 1h 43m 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 Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laguna, CA to Alamo, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1 ft to 270 ft elevation with about 294 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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