Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
39.1 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Shingle Springs, CA
Ryan Stephens
Trip Overview
Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA is 39.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via El Dorado Freeway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the same region, primarily on highway routes. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal choice for a quick trip or as a segment within a larger journey. You'll encounter a highway-focused profile for most of the way, making for a straightforward transit. This route is best suited for those looking for efficient travel between these two California locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 27.1 miles on the El Dorado Freeway, offering uninterrupted travel. The route begins on Power Inn Road and Bruceville Road before merging onto the El Dorado Freeway, indicating a transition from local roads to a more significant artery. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of this trip, characterized by highway speeds and efficient transit. The profile suggests a straightforward drive without many complex road changes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on El Dorado Freeway and Power Inn Road. You will hit about 10 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 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
November Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Freeway | 27.1 mi | 30m |
| Power Inn Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Mother Lode Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Calvine Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 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 Shingle Springs, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mother Lode Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Mother Lode Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Laguna, CA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shingle Springs, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shingle Springs, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.97 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| premium | $6.18 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.11 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Shingle Springs, CA
Late night in Shingle Springs on Friday
Local time
1:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
53m 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 Shingle Springs, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 53m 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, Bruceville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $8.99 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 39.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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