Origin
Lakeport, CA
Afternoon in Lakeport on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeport, CA
Robert So
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Forbes Street, 1st Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.5 miles from Lakeport, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 141 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Forbes Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Forbes Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Soda Bay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Forbes Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeport, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on the route
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Forbes Street
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Forbes Street
4
Turn left onto 1st Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Street
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto Soda Bay Road
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Soda Bay Road
7
Turn left
20 mi
·
27 min
8
Turn left
7.4 mi
·
10 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 ft
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
37 mi
·
50 min
11
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Westside Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Westside Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 50 East: Fresno
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East: Fresno
18
Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
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CA 99 South: Fresno
21
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
23
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
25
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
26
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
28
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Lakeport, CA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lakeport, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakeport, CA
This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lakeport, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Lakeport, CA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Lakeport, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna, CA
The final approach into Laguna, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laguna, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.65 one way
$65.30 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $33.67 | $67.35 |
| premium | $6.24 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.33 | $62.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
29 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
2h 35m 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 Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Forbes Street, 1st Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Lakeport, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.65 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lakeport, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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