Origin
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Walnut Grove, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Walnut Grove, CA
ML ARANDA
Trip Overview
This short 18.8-mile journey from Laguna, CA to Walnut Grove, CA takes about 31 minutes to complete, making it an easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate Westside Freeway, Twin Cities Road, and Franklin Boulevard, with about a third of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4. It's a straightforward drive within the Pacific Coast region, ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 6.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Walnut Grove, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
16
Turn left onto C Street
499 ft
·
22 sec
·
C Street
17
Turn right onto Grove Street
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grove Street
18
Turn left onto Lord Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lord Street
19
Arrive at destination
Lord Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Walnut Grove, CA
Morning in Walnut Grove on Saturday
Local time
11:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 33% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on the Westside Freeway. This drive transitions from freeway speeds to more local road conditions as you approach your destination, offering a varied driving experience without being overly challenging.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 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 18.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Walnut Grove, CA before heading back.
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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