Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Cool, 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 9m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Cool, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Laguna, CA to Cool, CA is 52.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Alan S. Hart Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, and Capital City Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that stays within California's Pacific Coast region for both its start and end points. Given its short duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two locations without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan S. Hart Freeway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Capital City Freeway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| El Dorado Street | 6 mi | 13m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan S. Hart Freeway
— 17.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Cool, 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
·
20 min
·
Alan S. Hart Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 119C
Toward CA 49 South: Placerville
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto CA 49
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Elm Avenue
15
Turn left onto CA 49
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
El Dorado Street
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto CA 49
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
El Dorado Street
17
Continue on CA 49
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
El Dorado Street
18
Continue on CA 49
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
El Dorado Street
19
Continue on CA 49
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
CA 49
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto CA 193
353 ft
·
7 sec
·
Georgetown Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
CA 193
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.4 — 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.
7
46.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward CA 49 South: Placerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 119C
Toward CA 49 South: Placerville
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CA 49 / El Dorado Street
Turn left onto CA 49 / El Dorado Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
CA 193 / Georgetown Road
Turn left onto CA 193 / Georgetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $12.43 | $24.87 |
| premium | $6.18 | $12.77 | $25.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cool, CA
Late night in Cool on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Auburn, CA
26 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
6 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 9m 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 drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 70% of the route utilizing major freeways like the Alan S. Hart Freeway. You'll encounter stretches where you can maintain consistent speeds, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 17.3 miles on the Alan S. Hart Freeway. The character is largely that of a steady, functional transit rather than a winding scenic journey. Expect a predictable driving experience as you navigate these main arteries connecting the areas.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 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 11 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 52.5 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m 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 17.3 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 46.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cool, 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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