Origin
Williams, CA
Late night in Williams on Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williams, CA to Laguna, CA
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
72.8 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williams, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Williams to Laguna, you are in for a quick, 74-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it does not require an overnight stay to reach your destination comfortably. You should budget about $10 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar coastal environment throughout the transit. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over long-haul endurance, making it a practical choice for a local outing.
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
36.4 miles from Williams, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire duration navigating local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this route is defined by its constant curves, which contrast sharply with the flat, straight lines of major highways. Because the longest stretch is not significant, you will find yourself frequently navigating transitions rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise. This is an engaging, hands-on driving experience that rewards drivers who prefer technical local roads over high-speed freeway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Williams, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Williams, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital City Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CA 99 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Sacramento Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on E Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
E Street
2
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Westside Freeway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Westside Freeway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Westside Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 50 East: Fresno
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 East: Fresno
9
Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
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I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
11
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
CA 99 South: Fresno
12
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
14
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
16
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
17
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
November Drive
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
19
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 74-mile jaunt, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about complex timing. We recommend keeping an eye on your fuel levels before you head out, as the $10 budget is an estimate that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is entirely comprised of local roads, be prepared for a slower pace than you might experience on a major artery. Take advantage of the short duration to remain flexible with your timeline, and ensure you are comfortable with frequent turning throughout the 1 hour and 16 minutes of travel time.
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 36.4 miles from Williams, CA, or about 42m into the drive.
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 72.8 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.4 miles or 42m 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 12m
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 Williams, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Williams, CA
This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williams, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.4 mi from Williams, CA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Williams, 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
$16.86 one way
$33.72 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $17.39 | $34.77 |
| premium | $6.24 | $17.89 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.17 | $32.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (64% 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 Monday
Local time
4:08 AM
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.
Temperature spread
21 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 25m 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 Williams, CA to Laguna, CA covers 72.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, US 50, US 50 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.4 miles from Williams, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.86 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 Williams, CA to Laguna, CA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Williams, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Williams, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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