Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Lockeford, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna to Lockeford is 27.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via South Sacramento Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick trip perfect for fitting into a busy schedule or as a brief segment of a larger adventure. Expect a highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination efficiently. Consider this route when you need to cover a small distance with minimal fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 64% of the route utilizing major roads like the South Sacramento Freeway. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including a continuous segment of 17.6 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway. The journey transitions onto local roads such as East Peltier Road and Elliot Road as you approach Lockeford, offering a change in pace from the main highway. The overall feel is one of efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and East Peltier Road. You will hit about 11 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 27.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto November Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| East Peltier Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Elliot Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 99 Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Lockeford, 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 onto Laguna Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Turn right onto 99 Frontage Road
Turn right onto J12
Turn right onto J5
Turn left onto CA 12; CA 88
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
5:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 7:10PM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Late night in Lockeford on Saturday
Local time
5:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°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.
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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