Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Brooktrails, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
188.4 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Brooktrails, CA
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Brooktrails, CA covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Redwood Highway, Saint Helena Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on Redwood Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.30 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
94.2 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 188.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 188.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Redwood Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 188.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, S...
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
6
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
CA 12
Take the exit onto CA 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39B
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Brooktrails, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Highway | 55.8 mi | 1h 7m |
| Saint Helena Highway | 51.2 mi | 59m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 37.9 mi | 43m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| CA 12 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Willits Bypass | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Redwood Highway
— 55.8 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Brooktrails, 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
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 50
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 80
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 80
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto CA 12
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
CA 12
Exit 39B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Airport Boulevard
195 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Boulevard
17
Turn right onto CA 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
18
Continue on CA 12; CA 29
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
21
Continue on CA 128
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Boulevard
22
Continue on CA 128
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
23
Continue on CA 128
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
24
At end of road, turn right onto CA 128
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Geyserville Avenue
25
Turn left onto CA 128
359 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canyon Road
26
Take the exit onto CA 128
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
CA 128
27
Merge onto US 101; CA 128
55 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 101
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Willits Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
30
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
31
At end of road, turn left onto Redwood Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Redwood Highway
32
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
33
Turn right onto 311
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Sherwood Road
34
Turn left onto Primrose Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Primrose Drive
35
Turn left onto Brooktrails Drive
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Brooktrails Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Brooktrails Drive
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 94.2 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 miles.
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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooktrails, 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.
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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 Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 188.4 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Laguna, 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.
The longest stretch is on Redwood Highway for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.2 mi from Laguna, CA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.2 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brooktrails, CA
The final approach into Brooktrails, 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 Brooktrails, 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
$43.30 one way
$86.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $44.62 | $89.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $45.82 | $91.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.60 | $83.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.38 | $12.06 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Brooktrails, CA
Evening in Brooktrails on Thursday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
12 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
3h 50m 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 Brooktrails, CA covers 188.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Redwood Highway, Saint Helena Highway, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.2 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 $43.30 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 188.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Brooktrails, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
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