Spanning 142.3 miles, this trek from Cloverdale to Laguna is a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region of California. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $19, the drive is quite economical for those looking to traverse the state without excessive costs. You will navigate via Citrus Fair Drive, the Redwood Highway, and CA 128 East to reach your destination. Since the entire route is contained within the Pacific Coast region, you will experience a consistent coastal atmosphere throughout the transit. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, efficient path that avoids the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Cloverdale, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi
44m
Saint Helena Highway
29.5 mi
33m
Saint Helena Highway South
21.7 mi
25m
Redwood Highway
7.8 mi
8m
South Sacramento Freeway
7.4 mi
8m
Jameson Canyon Road
6.2 mi
7m
Capital City Freeway
5.5 mi
6m
Yolo Causeway
3.7 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 38.2 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverdale, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on North Cloverdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·32 sec·North Cloverdale Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Citrus Fair Drive
0.2 mi·17 sec·Citrus Fair Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward Citrus Fair Drive
4
Merge onto US 101; CA 128
7.8 mi·8 min·Redwood Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto CA 128
0.2 mi·38 sec·CA 128
Exit 512Toward CA 128 East: Canyon RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CA 128
0.1 mi·13 sec·Canyon Road
7
Turn right onto CA 128
0.9 mi·1 min·Geyserville Avenue
8
Turn left onto CA 128
6.6 mi·7 min·Saint Helena Highway
9
At end of road, turn left onto CA 128
16 mi·18 min·Saint Helena Highway
10
Continue on CA 128
1.4 mi·1 min·Foothill Boulevard
11
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
6.8 mi·7 min·Saint Helena Highway
12
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
2.4 mi·2 min·Main Street
13
Continue on CA 29; CA 128
22 mi·25 min·Saint Helena Highway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CA 12; CA 29
1.3 mi·1 min·Napa–Vallejo Highway
15
Turn left onto CA 12
6.2 mi·7 min·Jameson Canyon Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12
0.3 mi·38 sec·CA 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 80; CA 12
2.5 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
27 mi·31 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi·9 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi·4 min·Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
5.3 mi·5 min·Capital City Freeway
Exit 82Toward Sacramento, South Lake TahoeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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, FresnoUse the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: FresnoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi·8 min·South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 289Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi·27 sec·Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi·5 min·Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
28
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi·50 sec·Seasons Drive
29
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·November Drive
30
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft·12 sec·Mapleview Way
31
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft·8 sec·Fall Breeze Court
32
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility, though leaving early can help you avoid local traffic congestion. Given that there are no formal stops listed, you should plan your own breaks for rest or stretching before you head out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 cost estimate assumes a consistent pace; ensure you have enough gas for the full 142.3 miles before departing Cloverdale. Because you are navigating local roads rather than major highways, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection signage. Packing your own snacks and water is a smart move, as the lack of designated stops means you will need to be self-sufficient throughout the 2-hour and 26-minute duration.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.7 miles from Cloverdale, CA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
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 Cloverdale, 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 Cloverdale, CA
This is one driving day of about 131.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cloverdale, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 38.2 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 127.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.4 mi into trip|~10m in|CA 128
Take the exit onto CA 128 toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 512
Toward CA 128 East: Canyon Road
6
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|CA 12
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
114.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
127.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m 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
$30.20 one way
$60.40 round trip
$5.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.02
$31.12
$62.24
premium
$6.18
$31.96
$63.91
diesel
$5.61
$29.01
$58.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.80
$6.31
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.50
$5.26
EV Truck/SUV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Cloverdale, CA
Night
in Cloverdale on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Destination
Laguna, CA
Night
in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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.
Road read
2h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion jolted the San Francisco East Bay area, shattering windows and lighting up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were killed instantly when two s...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 72.5
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths...
Walk among old growth coast redwoods, cooling their roots in the fresh water of Redwood Creek and lifting their crowns to reach the sun and fog. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908,...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
$15
near mile 63.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won’t be spending your time on wide, fast-moving freeways; instead, the route relies on local roads that wind through the landscape. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Citrus Fair Drive, emphasizing that this is a continuous, shifting route rather than a straight shot. You will find that the road surface and geometry change frequently as you transition between the Redwood Highway and CA 128 East. It is a technical experience where the quality of the road surface and the frequency of turns define the pace of your journey.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near CA 128.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 131.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles (CA 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 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 Cloverdale, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CA 128): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.2 miles (CA 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 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, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument. 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.
