Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howard Landing, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
This 24.9-mile drive from Howard Landing to Laguna in California is a quick trip, clocking in at just 41 minutes, making it perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on Westside Freeway and Elk Grove Boulevard, with Twin Cities Road also playing a role. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, it’s an easy addition to a longer trip or a standalone excursion. Consider this a smooth, efficient option for getting between these two points without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 8.1 mi | 8m |
| Twin Cities Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Victory Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| CA 220 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| River Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Howard Landing, CA and Laguna, CA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto CA 220
Turn left onto CA 160
Turn right onto J11
Turn left onto E13
Turn right onto E13
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn right onto E12
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn left 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 20.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $6.06 | $12.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Howard Landing on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 43% of your journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on the Westside Freeway, offering a chance for steady progress. While a portion is on faster roads, you'll also navigate through local streets like Elk Grove Boulevard, which will likely involve more varied traffic and lower speeds. This blend means you get a taste of both efficient freeway travel and more community-oriented road experiences as you transition between Howard Landing and Laguna.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.
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 24.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (Foulks Ranch Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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