Origin
Ione, CA
Late night in Ione on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ione, 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
59m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ione, CA
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Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Ione to Laguna, you are in for a quick 36.2-mile journey along the Pacific Coast. You should plan on spending about 54 minutes behind the wheel to complete this trip. Given the short duration, this is a perfect one-day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. With a fuel cost of only $5, it is an economical choice for a local outing. You will remain within the same region for the entirety of the drive, making it a straightforward experience for any driver. This route is ideal for those who prefer a quick transition between these two California locations rather than a long-haul road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Cities Road | 23 mi | 40m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Preston Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stockton Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Twin Cities Road
— 23 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ione, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 104
524 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto CA 104; CA 124
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Preston Avenue
3
Continue on CA 104
23 mi
·
40 min
·
Twin Cities Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Stockton Boulevard
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Stockton Boulevard
5
Continue on Stockton Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Stockton Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
7
Merge onto CA 99
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
12
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
14
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
15
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Ione, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 36.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Stockton Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Stockton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.30 one way
$16.59 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $6.18 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:22AM PDT until April 18 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 as you navigate your way between these two points. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features no highway segments, meaning you will be relying entirely on local roads to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved driving experience that requires your full attention. There are no extended, uninterrupted stretches, so you will likely be navigating constant turns throughout the 54-minute duration. You will feel the technical nature of the road as you transition from Ione toward Laguna.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23 mi on Twin Cities Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in near Stockton Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 36.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 23.6 miles (Stockton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.8 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
300 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
300 ft
Elevation Range
273 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Ione, CA
Full guide →Founded 1849
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 59m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23 miles on Twin Cities Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 23.6 miles (Stockton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.8 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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