Origin
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Auburn Lake Trails, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Auburn Lake Trails, CA
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Auburn Lake Trails, CA covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan S. Hart Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, Capital City Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 57 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 57 miles, with most of the trip on Alan S. Hart Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan S. Hart Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CA 49 South: Placerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 119C
Toward CA 49 South: Placerville
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CA 49 / El Dorado Street
Turn left onto CA 49 / El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| El Dorado Street | 6 mi | 13m |
| Georgetown Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Sweetwater Trail | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 17.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Auburn Lake Trails, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bond Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge onto CA 99
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 80
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 119C
Toward CA 49 South: Placerville
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CA 49
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Elm Avenue
15
Turn left onto CA 49
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
El Dorado Street
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto CA 49
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
El Dorado Street
17
Continue on CA 49
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
El Dorado Street
18
Continue on CA 49
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
El Dorado Street
19
Continue on CA 49
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
CA 49
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CA 193
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Georgetown Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Sweetwater Trail
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Sweetwater Trail
22
Turn right onto Hidden Gold Trail
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hidden Gold Trail
23
Turn left onto Brown Bear Trail
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Bear Trail
24
Turn left onto Cascade Trail
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cascade Trail
25
Arrive at destination
Cascade Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Laguna, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn Lake Trails, CA
The final approach into Auburn Lake Trails, 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
$13.10 one way
$26.20 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Auburn Lake Trails, CA
Morning in Auburn Lake Trails on Friday
Local time
9:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Auburn, CA
29 mi in
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
24 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 22m 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 Laguna, CA to Auburn Lake Trails, CA covers 57 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan S. Hart Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, Capital City 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 28.5 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 $13.10 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 57 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Auburn Lake Trails, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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