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Trip from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

53m

Distance

39.1 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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.

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown Shingle Springs, CA, CA

Shingle Springs, CA

Ryan Stephens

Trip Overview

The drive from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA covers 39.1 miles and takes about 53m 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 $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 39.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Shingle Springs, CA is easy. At 53m 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 Shingle Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mapleview Way
November Drive
Seasons Drive
Bruceville Road
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Calvine Road
Power Inn Road
Howe Avenue

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 Shingle Springs, 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

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bruceville Road
6

Turn right

341 ft · 15 sec
7

Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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
10

Continue on Howe Avenue

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
11

Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
12

Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway

27 mi · 30 min · El Dorado Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Ponderosa Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Ponderosa Road
14

Continue on Mother Lode Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mother Lode Drive
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Laguna, CA · 26m into the drive

Downtown Fruitridge Pocket, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fruitridge Pocket, CA

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

Cameron Park, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fruitridge Pocket, CA

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Night in Laguna on Thursday

Local time

11:47 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shingle Springs, CA

Night in Shingle Springs on Thursday

Local time

11:47 PM

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 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 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.
The drive from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA is easy. At 53m 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 Shingle Springs, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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