Origin
Pioneer, CA
Evening in Pioneer on Thursday
Local time
8:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pioneer, CA to Laguna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pioneer, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Pioneer to Laguna, expect a straightforward 62-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating through the Pacific Coast region, you will rely on a combination of Ridge Road, Jackson Road, and Grant Line Road to reach your destination. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for a quick errand or a casual local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
16 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will stay off high-speed freeways for the entirety of the 62-mile trip. The drive is defined by consistent local roads rather than long, uninterrupted stretches, with Ridge Road serving as a continuous segment rather than a high-speed corridor. You will find that the road demands your full attention due to its technical nature. Expect a driving environment that feels more intimate and localized than a typical cross-country highway transit.
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.
Jackson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 20.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (CA 49): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (CA 16 / Jackson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Ridge Road
At end of road, turn right onto Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CA 49
Turn right onto CA 49
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CA 16 / Jackson Road
Turn left onto CA 16 / Jackson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| Ridge Road | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Grant Line Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| CA 49 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| CA 88 | 6.6 mi | 10m |
| Bond Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 20.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pioneer, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 88
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
CA 88
2
Turn right onto Ridge Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Ridge Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Turn right onto CA 49
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 49
5
Turn left onto CA 16
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Jackson Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grant Line Road
7
Turn right onto Bond Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bond Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
8
Continue on Bond Road
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bond Road
9
Continue on Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
12
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
14
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
15
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Pioneer, CA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 56.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Pioneer, 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
$12.92 one way
$25.83 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Laguna 99 Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Elk Grove, CA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Bel Air - Tesla Supercharger
Rancho Murieta, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Laguna Promenade - Tesla Supercharger
Elk Grove, CA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Mel's Diner - Tesla Supercharger
Jackson, CA
Tesla
8 DCFC
TownePlace Suites Sacramento
Elk Grove, CA
EVGATEWAY
8 DCFC
Marketplace 99
Elk Grove, CA
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Holiday Inn Express Sacramento
Elk Grove, CA
EVGATEWAY
6 DCFC
Ethan Conrad Elk Grove #71
Elk Grove, CA
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Tesla: 4
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 2
EVGATEWAY: 2
Non-Networked: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
EVCS: 1
SHELL_RECHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
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
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
8:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Patchy Fog
SSE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 14 at 12:37AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pioneer, CA to Laguna, CA covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Road, Ridge Road, Grant Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Pioneer, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.92 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 is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (CA 49): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (CA 16 / Jackson Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pioneer, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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