Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Auburn, 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
54m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Auburn, CA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Laguna to Auburn, you are looking at a 45.7-mile journey that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. Since this is a short trip, it serves perfectly as an easy day outing rather than an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive. With a modest fuel budget of only $6, it is an incredibly affordable way to get from one point to the other. Both locations are situated within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the environment familiar throughout the transit. This route is straightforward, making it a stress-free option for those who prefer to keep their travel simple and local.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Auburn, 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
349 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 119A
Toward Maple Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Maple Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right
75 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn right
183 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.4 — 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.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Maple Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119A
Toward Maple Street
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Maple Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Maple Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$21.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| premium | $6.18 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Auburn, CA
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°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
4 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
54m 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 experience, as this route features zero highway driving. Because you will be navigating local roads, there is no long-haul stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Mapleview Way. You should prepare for constant maneuvering through turns rather than settling in for a long cruise. The journey requires your full attention behind the wheel due to the technical nature of the local streets. This is strictly a surface-road experience, so you should anticipate a slower, more deliberate pace as you transition between these three main roads.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Alan S. Hart Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Alan S. Hart Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 45.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Auburn, CA
Full guide →Auburn is a small city in Placer County on Interstate 80 in 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 54m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Alan S. Hart 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 Auburn, 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (CA 99 / South Sacramento 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 Auburn, 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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