Origin
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Rio Vista, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Rio Vista, CA covers 34.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Victory Highway, Westside Freeway, River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Victory Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 34.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Victory Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 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 20 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
5/10
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 34.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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November Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seasons Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Laguna Park Drive
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Highway | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Victory Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Rio Vista, 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
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Twin Cities Road
14
Turn right onto E13
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
16
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
57 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
17
Turn left onto CA 160
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Victory Highway
18
Continue on CA 160
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Victory Highway
19
Continue on CA 160
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
20
Turn right onto CA 160
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
21
Continue on CA 160
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
22
Continue on CA 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
23
Continue on CA 160
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Highway
24
Turn right onto CA 12
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CA 12
25
Take the exit
242 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn slight right onto CA 84
514 ft
·
12 sec
·
River Road
27
Turn right onto North Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
28
Turn right
90 ft
·
6 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Laguna, CA · 27m into the drive
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rio Vista, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rio Vista, CA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.88 one way
$15.77 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rio Vista, CA
Morning in Rio Vista on Saturday
Local time
6:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Rio Vista, CA covers 34.3 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Victory Highway, Westside Freeway, River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 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 $7.88 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 34.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Laguna, CA to Rio Vista, 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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