Origin
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Deer Park, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Deer Park, CA
Muzin Kahraman
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Deer Park, CA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on El Dorado Freeway, Power Inn Road, Mother Lode Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on El Dorado Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Laguna, CA to Deer Park, CA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
El Dorado Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 45.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Cosumnes River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.7 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
|
Patterson Drive
Turn right onto Patterson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Freeway | 27.1 mi | 30m |
| Power Inn Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Mother Lode Drive | 4 mi | 7m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Patterson Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Calvine Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
El Dorado Freeway
— 27.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Deer Park, 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
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
6
Turn right
341 ft
·
15 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on Calvine Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Calvine Road
9
Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Power Inn Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on CA 16
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Howe Avenue
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
12
Merge onto US 50
27 mi
·
30 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Ponderosa Road
14
Continue on Mother Lode Drive
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Mother Lode Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
16
Turn right onto Patterson Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Patterson Drive
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Patterson Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Laguna, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Deer Park, CA
The final approach into Deer Park, 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
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.78 | $21.55 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Deer Park, CA
Afternoon in Deer Park on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Deer Park, CA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are El Dorado Freeway, Power Inn Road, Mother Lode Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $10.46 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 45.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (Cosumnes River Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Deer Park, 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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