Origin
Tara Hills, CA
Afternoon in Tara Hills on Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
80.5 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tara Hills, CA
Anthony Brown
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shawn Drive, Tara Hills Drive, Appian Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 80.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m 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 1h 29m drive with frequent turns across 80.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shawn Drive 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 Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Drive | — | — |
| Tara Hills Drive | — | — |
| Appian Way | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Eastshore Freeway | — | — |
| Linus F | — | — |
| Carquinez Bridge | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shawn Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tara Hills, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Flannery Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Flannery Road
2
Turn left onto Shawn Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawn Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tara Hills Drive
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Tara Hills Drive
4
Turn right onto Appian Way
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Appian Way
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 80 East
6
Merge slight left onto Eastshore Freeway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Eastshore Freeway
7
Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Linus F. Claeys Freeway
8
Continue on Eastshore Freeway
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Eastshore Freeway
9
Continue on Carquinez Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Carquinez Bridge
10
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 99 South: Fresno
17
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
19
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
21
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
22
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
24
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Tara Hills, CA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.2 miles from Tara Hills, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.50 one way
$37.00 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.07 | $38.13 |
| premium | $6.18 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Friday
Local time
4:58 PM
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
23 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
1h 29m 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 Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA covers 80.5 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 Shawn Drive, Tara Hills Drive, Appian Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 miles from Tara Hills, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.50 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 Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 29m 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 Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tara Hills, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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