Origin
Wheatland, CA
Late night in Wheatland on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wheatland, 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 5m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wheatland, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wheatland to Laguna, you are in for a quick 51.5-mile journey that typically takes about one hour behind the wheel. Because the total duration is so short, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel for the excursion, making it an affordable local commute. Both towns are located within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent geographic feel as you navigate between them. It is a straightforward drive, ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and efficient.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire hour navigating local roads that demand your full attention. This configuration creates a more technical driving experience than you would find on a major freeway, requiring you to manage constant shifts in direction. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway here, so plan for a steady pace through local corridors. You will find that the road’s personality is defined by its frequent curves, keeping you engaged from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
D Street is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CA 65 / D Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (CA 65 / D Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CA 65 / D Street
Turn left onto CA 65 / D Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Sacramento
8
32 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95
Toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento
7
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Capital City Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Capital City Freeway toward CA 99 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 South
8
48.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| D Street | 21.1 mi | 25m |
| Capital City Freeway | 9 mi | 9m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
D Street
— 21.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wheatland, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Main Street
457 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CA 65
21 mi
·
25 min
·
D Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 80 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 80
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on I 80
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Exit 95
Toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 Business
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto Capital City Freeway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Toward CA 99 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on South Sacramento Freeway
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
14
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
15
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
16
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
17
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.2 mi from Wheatland, CA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Wheatland, 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
$12.07 one way
$24.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Laguna on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
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
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
22 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
1h 5m 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 Wheatland, CA to Laguna, CA covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are D Street, Capital City Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.2 miles from Wheatland, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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 52.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (CA 65 / D Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wheatland, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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