Origin
Laguna, CA
Night in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
48.8 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Esparto, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mapleview Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleview Way | — | — |
| November Drive | — | — |
| Seasons Drive | — | — |
| Bruceville Road | — | — |
| Laguna Boulevard | — | — |
| Bond Road | — | — |
| CA 99 North | — | — |
| South Sacramento Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mapleview Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Esparto, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bond Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 West: San Francisco
12
Continue on Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Redding
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 5 North: Redding
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 5: Redding
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 5: Redding
16
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CA 113 South: Main Street, Woodland
19
Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue straight
9.2 mi
·
12 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi
·
4 min
23
Turn right onto Yolo Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Yolo Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Laguna, CA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Esparto, CA
The final approach into Esparto, 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
$11.22 one way
$22.43 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.87 | $23.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Esparto, CA
Night in Esparto on Thursday
Local time
9:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
52°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
17 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
1h 8m 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 Esparto, CA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $11.22 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.
The drive from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laguna, CA to Esparto, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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