Origin
Fairfield, CA
Late night in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, CA
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Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
This 53.8-mile drive from Fairfield, CA to Laguna, CA is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 8 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and Capital City Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, this is an economical choice for a short journey. The route is generally a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Given its short distance and typical traffic patterns, it's best tackled in one go rather than splitting it over multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Texas Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 29.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on US 40 Historic
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Texas Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
2
Turn left onto Manuel Campos Parkway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Manuel Campos Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 80 East: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 80
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
15
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
16
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
17
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
18
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Fairfield, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 80 East: Sacramento
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
36.7 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$12.37 one way
$24.73 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.74 | $25.49 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.08 | $26.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
NNW 2 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
26 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 8m 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?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for this 53.8-mile journey, with only 24% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 29.3 miles along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a route that weaves through local areas, incorporating more frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a drive that requires your attention to navigate city streets and connecting roads efficiently.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 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 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fairfield, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
Sacramento
36.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Lake Tahoe
36.7 mi in
|
~45m
|
via US 50; I 80 Business
Fresno
42 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 80 Business
About the Cities
Starting in Fairfield, CA
Full guide →Fairfield is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.7 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 and Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park. 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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