Origin
Rio Vista, CA
Morning in Rio Vista on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rio Vista, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rio Vista, CA
Fernando Silva
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Rio Vista, CA to Laguna, CA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Victory Highway, Westside Freeway, Twin Cities Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.9 miles on Victory Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Victory Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CA 160 / Victory Highway.
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 35.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 1.5 miles (CA 160 / Victory Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 160 / Victory Highway
Turn left onto CA 160 / Victory Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Foulks Ranch Drive
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Highway | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| Westside Freeway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| River Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| CA 12 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Victory Highway
— 11.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Vista, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Hill Court
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hill Court
2
Turn left onto Hillside Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Terrace
3
Turn left onto CA 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 12
4
Turn left onto CA 160
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Victory Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on CA 160
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
6
Continue on CA 160
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
7
Turn straight onto CA 160
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
8
Turn left onto CA 160
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
9
Continue on CA 160
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Victory Highway
10
Turn right onto J11
461 ft
·
55 sec
·
Walnut Grove Bridge
11
Turn left onto E13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
River Road
12
Turn right onto E13
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin Cities Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
14
Merge onto I 5
8.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Westside Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Laguna Park Drive
19
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Seasons Drive
20
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
21
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
22
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
23
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Rio Vista, CA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Rio Vista, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laguna, CA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Laguna, 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
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
3 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
57m 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 Rio Vista, CA to Laguna, CA covers 35.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Victory Highway, Westside Freeway, Twin Cities Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 miles from Rio Vista, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.09 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (CA 160 / Victory Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rio Vista, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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