Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clay, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Clay, CA to Laguna, CA is 21.7 miles and takes about 33m via South Sacramento Freeway and CA 104, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive connecting two points in California. Given its short distance and efficient highway travel, it's ideal for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it a practical option for transit within the area, focusing on direct travel rather than extensive sightseeing.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| CA 104 | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stockton Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fall Breeze Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clay, CA and Laguna, CA.
Start on CA 104
Enter roundabout onto Stockton Boulevard
Continue on Stockton Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Stockton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.96 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $6.09 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Clay on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
1:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 21.7 miles on freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.8 miles on the South Sacramento Freeway before transitioning to CA 104 and Laguna Boulevard. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic typical of a mostly highway profile. The shift from freeway to surface roads happens around mile 18.8, marking the end of the most direct, high-speed portion.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and CA 104. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near Stockton Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 9.2 miles (Stockton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.4 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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