Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Alta Sierra, 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
1h 22m
Distance
64.8 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Alta Sierra, CA
Patrick Gamelkoorn
Trip Overview
Laguna to Alta Sierra is 64.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Alan S. Hart Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, and State Highway 49, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, beginning and ending in the Pacific Coast region. It's a relatively short, highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the journey efficient, with a predictable drive time and manageable fuel costs. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 16.9 mi | 19m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 49 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Grass Valley Highway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Alta Sierra Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 16.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Alta Sierra, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
10 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bond Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge onto CA 99
11 mi
·
12 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Capital City Freeway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 80
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 80
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 119B
Toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto CA 49
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grass Valley Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto CA 49
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grass Valley Highway
16
Continue on CA 49
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Grass Valley Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto CA 49
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grass Valley Highway
18
Continue on CA 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grass Valley Highway
19
Continue on CA 49
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 49
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Alta Sierra Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Alta Sierra Drive
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Alta Sierra Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alta Sierra Drive
22
Turn left onto Francis Drive
343 ft
·
16 sec
·
Francis Drive
23
Turn right onto Upper Circle Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Upper Circle Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Upper Circle Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Laguna, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
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 119B
Toward CA 49 North: Grass Valley, Placerville
6
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
CA 49 / Grass Valley Highway
Turn left onto CA 49 / Grass Valley Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Alta Sierra Drive
Turn right onto Alta Sierra Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.89 one way
$29.79 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Alta Sierra, CA
Late night in Alta Sierra on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Auburn, CA
32 mi in
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
23 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
1h 22m 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?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 70% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Alan S. Hart Freeway and the South Sacramento Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.9 miles on the Alan S. Hart Freeway, offering a consistent pace. As you transition to State Highway 49, the character of the road might subtly shift, but the overall profile remains geared towards efficient travel. Expect a generally smooth and predictable driving experience for the majority of this journey.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Alan S. Hart Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
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 64.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Laguna, CA to Alta Sierra, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Placerville along the way.
Placerville
45.6 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Arriving in Alta Sierra, CA
Full guide →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 22m. Total distance: 64.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Alan S. Hart Freeway. 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 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 Alta Sierra, 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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