Origin
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Byron, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Byron, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
This 60.6-mile drive from Laguna, CA to Byron, CA is a manageable 1-hour-and-20-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily via Westside Freeway, West Charter Way, and Franklin Boulevard, with about 56% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route offers a straightforward transit between the Pacific Coast regions of California. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with a significant portion spent on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles along the Westside Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition through West Charter Way and Franklin Boulevard, the character of the drive will likely shift, introducing more local road elements. This blend means you'll experience both open-road driving and potentially more varied traffic conditions as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Seasons Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6 mi into trip
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~12m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
38.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
CA 4
Take the exit onto CA 4 toward CA 4 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| West Charter Way | 18.9 mi | 28m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Byron Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| CA 4 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Byron, 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
·
28 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 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 E12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
8
Turn left onto J8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto J8
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hood Franklin Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto CA 4
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
CA 4
Exit 471
Toward CA 4 West
14
Keep slight right at fork
292 ft
·
3 sec
15
Merge onto CA 4
19 mi
·
28 min
·
West Charter Way
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on CA 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 4
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto J4
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Byron Highway
18
Turn left
17 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from Laguna, CA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 30.3 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Byron, CA
The final approach into Byron, 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
$13.93 one way
$27.86 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.35 | $28.71 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.74 | $29.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Byron, CA
Afternoon in Byron on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
PDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Byron, CA covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, West Charter Way, Franklin Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 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 $13.93 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 60.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Byron, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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