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Trip from Allendale, CA to Laguna, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

44.5 mi

72 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Allendale, CA, CA

Allendale, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

Allendale, CA to Laguna, CA is 44.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward trip. It's primarily a freeway experience, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and the possibility of adding other activities to your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 17.6 mi 20m
South Sacramento Freeway 7.4 mi 8m
Capital City Freeway 5.5 mi 6m
Yolo Causeway 3.7 mi 4m
Bruceville Road 2.7 mi 5m
Midway Road 2.7 mi 4m
I 505 2 mi 2m
Hartley Road 0.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 17.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allendale, CA and Laguna, CA.

1

Start on Hartley Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Hartley Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Allendale Road

219 ft · 8 sec · Allendale Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Merge onto I 505

2.0 mi · 2 min · I 505
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward Midway Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Midway Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · Midway Road
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 80 East
8

Merge onto I 80

9.2 mi · 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

8.4 mi · 9 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 80

3.7 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto CA 99

7.4 mi · 8 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 289 Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
18

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
19

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
20

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
21

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
22

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

capital city of the U.S. state of California and seat of Sacramento County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sacramento, CA

22 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

Dixon, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Davis, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Allendale, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward Midway Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Midway Road
6
15.3 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
27.4 mi into trip | ~35m 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
32.6 mi into trip | ~41m 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
40.7 mi into trip | ~50m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.23 one way

$20.46 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $10.54 $21.08
premium $6.18 $10.82 $21.64
diesel $5.61 $9.83 $19.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.23 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

Allendale, CA

Late night in Allendale on Tuesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Sunny

N 3 to 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Tuesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

74°F

Sunny

NNW 2 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 7:57AM PDT until April 17 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a mixed drive, with 34% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and Capital City Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 17.6 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a blend of faster-paced freeway driving with potential for some slower sections as you navigate between these main arteries. The character of the road remains largely consistent, focusing on efficient travel between the two points.

34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 44.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Allendale, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.

Sacramento

27.4 mi in | ~35m | via US 50; I 80 Business

Lake Tahoe

27.4 mi in | ~35m | via US 50; I 80 Business

Fresno

32.6 mi in | ~41m | via I 80 Business

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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: at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 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.

Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, CA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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