Origin
Santa Rosa, CA
Afternoon in Santa Rosa on Sunday
Local time
12:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Santa Rosa, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
106.4 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Santa Rosa, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Spanning 110.7 miles, this journey from Santa Rosa to Laguna, California, takes approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. You will navigate via B Street, 3rd Street, and US 101 South to bridge these two Pacific Coast locations. Because the total duration is under two hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. It is a straightforward route that keeps you within the same coastal region, making it an efficient way to travel between these points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Santa Rosa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent turns and varied traffic patterns. Since the longest stretch is 0 miles on B Street, the road requires your full attention throughout the journey. The experience is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged as you transition through the local road network. Unlike high-speed highway travel, this drive relies on your ability to maneuver through city-style segments for the duration of the nearly two-hour trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (CA 116): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward CA 12, US 101 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 12, US 101 South
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CA 116
Take the exit onto CA 116 toward CA 116 East: Sonoma, Napa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 472B
Toward CA 116 East: Sonoma, Napa
9
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
8
94.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
8
102.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Santa Rosa, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Napa, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
Napa
16.4 mi in
|
~20m
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via CA 116
Sacramento
89.3 mi in
|
~1h 52m
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via US 50; I 80 Business
Lake Tahoe
89.3 mi in
|
~1h 52m
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via US 50; I 80 Business
Fresno
94.6 mi in
|
~1h 58m
|
via I 80 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| Redwood Highway | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Jameson Canyon Road | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Fremont Drive | 5 mi | 7m |
| Carneros Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 38.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Rosa, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
446 ft
·
19 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto B Street
329 ft
·
18 sec
·
B Street
3
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
3rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 12, US 101 South
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 101 South: San Francisco
6
Merge onto US 101
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto CA 116
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
CA 116
Exit 472B
Toward CA 116 East: Sonoma, Napa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Lakeville Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeville Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Frates Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Frates Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Adobe Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Adobe Road
11
Continue on CA 116
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stage Gulch Road
12
Continue on CA 116
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Arnold Drive
13
Enter roundabout onto CA 121
225 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fremont Drive
14
Continue on CA 121
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Fremont Drive
15
Continue on CA 12; CA 121
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Carneros Highway
16
Turn right onto CA 29
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Saint Helena Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on CA 12; CA 29
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Napa–Vallejo Highway
18
Turn left onto CA 12
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jameson Canyon Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
CA 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 80; CA 12
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Exit 82
Toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
31
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
32
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
33
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
34
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
35
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert and keep your navigation tools handy to manage the frequent transitions between B Street, 3rd Street, and US 101 South. You do not need to worry about planning extensive stops, as the duration is manageable without a formal break. If you want to avoid the heaviest local traffic, try to time your departure outside of peak commuting hours. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind, and ensure your tank is ready before you head out to avoid mid-trip refueling stops.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Santa Rosa, CA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.
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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Santa Rosa, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Santa Rosa, CA
This is one driving day of about 106.4 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Santa Rosa, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.2 mi from Santa Rosa, CA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
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
$24.64 one way
$49.28 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| premium | $6.24 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.64 | $47.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.90 | $6.81 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
12:59 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.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Santa Rosa, CA to Laguna, CA covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Redwood Highway, South Sacramento Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.2 miles from Santa Rosa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.64 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 106.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (CA 116): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Santa Rosa, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Napa, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
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