If you are planning a quick excursion from Alamo to Laguna, you are looking at a straightforward 74.7-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via CA 160, CA 4, and the Victory Highway, keeping you within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the ride. With a fuel budget of approximately $17, the trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Since the route is designed as a single-day commitment, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. It is an ideal option if you want to get from point A to point B efficiently without overcomplicating your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.4 miles from Alamo, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 45m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
CA 160
18.2 mi
24m
CA 4
15 mi
17m
Victory Highway
8.2 mi
13m
Westside Freeway
8.1 mi
8m
Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
5 mi
5m
Twin Cities Road
4.4 mi
7m
CA 242
3.9 mi
4m
River Road
3.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
CA 160
— 18.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Danville Boulevard
72 ft·3 sec·Danville Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Stone Valley Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Stone Valley Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose
5
Merge onto I 680
3.1 mi·3 min·Donald D Doyle Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 680
5.0 mi·5 min·Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
Toward I 680, CA 24Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242
3.9 mi·4 min·CA 242
Exit 50Toward CA 242 North: Concord, PittsburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto CA 4
15 mi·17 min·CA 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160
18 mi·24 min·CA 160
Exit 30Toward CA 160: Rio Vista, SacramentoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto CA 160
1.2 mi·1 min·River Road
11
Turn left onto CA 160
0.1 mi·1 min·Victory Highway
12
Continue on CA 160
8.1 mi·12 min·Victory Highway
13
Turn right onto J11
461 ft·55 sec·Walnut Grove Bridge
14
Turn left onto E13
2.2 mi·3 min·River Road
15
Turn right onto E13
4.4 mi·7 min·Twin Cities Road
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
17
Merge onto I 5
8.1 mi·8 min·Westside Freeway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 506Toward Elk Grove BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi·5 min·Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi·1 min·Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
21
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi·29 sec·Laguna Park Drive
22
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi·37 sec·Seasons Drive
23
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·November Drive
24
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft·12 sec·Mapleview Way
25
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft·8 sec·Fall Breeze Court
26
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 74.7-mile distance without needing formal rest stops, though you should factor in your own comfort levels before heading out. Keep your $17 fuel estimate in mind as you plan your budget, and consider topping off your tank before you leave Alamo to avoid any mid-trip stops. Because the route is direct, your best strategy is to monitor traffic patterns on CA 160 before you pull out of your driveway. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to prioritize a smooth, non-stop arrival at your destination.
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 37.4 miles from Alamo, CA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.2 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 16 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 miles or 45m 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 27m
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 Alamo, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, CA
This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Alamo, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 160 for about 18.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 70.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Stone Valley Road
Turn right onto Stone Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 680 North: Sacramento, San Jose
9
8.6 mi into trip|~10m in|CA 242
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 242 toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward CA 242 North: Concord, Pittsburg
9
27.5 mi into trip|~32m in|CA 160
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 160 toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 30
Toward CA 160: Rio Vista, Sacramento
7
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.17 one way
$34.34 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$17.69
$35.39
premium
$6.18
$18.17
$36.33
diesel
$5.61
$16.49
$32.99
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: 26.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.4
0
$7.84
$3.59
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.54
$2.99
EV Truck/SUV
29.9
0
$10.46
$4.78
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Alamo, CA
Late night
in Alamo on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night
in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
NNW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
51°F
Rio Vista, CA
37 mi in
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
20 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 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 61% of your travel taking place on major roads. You should prepare for a consistent pace, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 18.2 miles along CA 160. While the drive remains relatively steady, the transition between CA 4 and the Victory Highway provides a shift in the road's rhythm. You will spend most of your time focused on highway driving rather than local maneuvering. Overall, the route offers a reliable experience for those who prefer predictable roads over winding, technical paths.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on CA 160.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 160 and CA 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Stone Valley Road.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.7 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start (Stone Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
270 ft-10 ft
Total Climb
246 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
270 ft
Elevation Range
280 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alamo, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Pittsburg and Sacramento.
Pittsburg
8.6 mi in|~10m|via CA 242
Sacramento
27.5 mi in|~32m|via CA 160
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 74.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on CA 160. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laguna, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Stone Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (CA 242): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, CA before heading back.
