Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
El Dorado Hills, CA
Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Laguna, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 48m 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, Bruceville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on El Dorado Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Freeway | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| Power Inn Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| El Dorado Hills Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Calvine Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Governor Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and El Dorado Hills, CA.
Start on Fall Breeze Court
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Turn right onto November Drive
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Continue on Calvine Road
Turn left onto Power Inn Road
Continue on CA 16
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 50
Take the exit
Continue on El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Turn left onto Governor Drive
Turn right onto Stanford Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward El Dorado Hills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.24 | $16.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Afternoon in El Dorado Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
33.9 mi in 48m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: El Dorado Freeway.
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.
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 33.9 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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