Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Green Valley, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Green Valley, CA
Yuanpang Wa
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Green Valley, CA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, Capital City Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 61.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Laguna Boulevard.
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 61.5 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: 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; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
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
8
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista, Suisun Parkway
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.
Exit 43
Toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista, Suisun Parkway
6
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Suisun Parkway
Turn right onto Suisun Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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 Green Valley, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 34.1 mi | 39m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Rockville Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Green Valley, 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
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 43
Toward CA 12 East: Rio Vista, Suisun Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Suisun Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Suisun Parkway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Abernathy Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Abernathy Road
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 40 Historic
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockville Road
19
Continue on US 40 Historic
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Rockville Road
20
Arrive at destination
Rockville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Green Valley, CA
The final approach into Green Valley, 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
$14.14 one way
$28.27 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Green Valley, CA
Evening in Green Valley on Thursday
Local time
6:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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 16m 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 Green Valley, CA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, Capital City Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $14.14 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 61.5 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: 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; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Green Valley, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
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