Origin
Laguna, CA
Night in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
11:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Tracy, CA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Tracy, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Tracy, CA covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, East 11th Street, Franklin Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 57.6 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and East 11th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.2 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and East 11th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Seasons Drive
Turn right onto Seasons 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.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
I 205 Bus
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 Bus toward 11th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward 11th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 46.2 mi | 50m |
| East 11th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 205 Bus | 1 mi | 1m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 46.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Tracy, 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
45 mi
·
49 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 205 Bus
Toward 11th Street
15
Enter roundabout onto I 205 Bus
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 11th Street
16
Continue on I 205 Bus
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East 11th Street
17
Arrive at destination
I 205 Bus
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tracy, CA
The final approach into Tracy, 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
$13.24 one way
$26.48 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Tracy, CA
Night in Tracy on Thursday
Local time
11:25 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Tracy, CA covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, East 11th Street, Franklin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 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 $13.24 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 57.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Tracy, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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