Origin
Folsom, CA
Late night in Folsom on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Folsom, CA to Laguna, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Folsom, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Folsom to Laguna, California, expect a straightforward 32.9-mile journey that typically takes about 40 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the duration is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can easily budget around $4 for fuel to complete the transit, making this an economical choice for local travel. Both endpoints are situated within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a consistent coastal climate throughout your drive. Because the route relies entirely on local streets rather than major interstates, it offers a more intimate look at the area's infrastructure. It is an ideal option if you need to move between these two points quickly without the stress of long-haul highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Freeway | 12.7 mi | 14m |
| Power Inn Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Folsom Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cosumnes River Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Howe Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Leidesdorff Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
El Dorado Freeway
— 12.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Folsom, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Sutter Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sutter Street
2
Turn right onto Wool Street
366 ft
·
18 sec
·
Wool Street
3
Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Leidesdorff Street
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Turn straight onto Folsom Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Folsom Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 50
13 mi
·
14 min
·
El Dorado Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 9
Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto CA 16
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Howe Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Power Inn Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto Calvine Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Leidesdorff Street
Turn left onto Leidesdorff Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 West: Sacramento
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Sacramento
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge onto US 50 / El Dorado Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
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 9
Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Calvine Road
Turn right onto Calvine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.30 one way
$12.60 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
18 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
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Reading Street, Leidesdorff Street, and Folsom Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Reading Street, you should be prepared for frequent turns and moderate traffic flow. This personality makes the drive feel more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, sprawling road trip. Behind the wheel, you will stay engaged with the environment as you transition through the various local streets that define this 32.9-mile path.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.7 mi on El Dorado Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Leidesdorff Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Leidesdorff Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Folsom, CA
Full guide →Folsom is a city of 82,000 people (2019) in Sacramento County in California. Folsom is home to Folsom Lake College, Folsom Dam, Folsom Prison and a historic district. Folsom is also home to the largest private employer in the Sacramento area, Intel.
Top landmarks
- • Folsom Depot — train station in Folsom, California
- • Murer House and Gardens — house in Folsom, California, United States
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 42m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.7 miles on El Dorado Freeway. 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 0.2 miles (Leidesdorff Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 50 / El Dorado Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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