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Trip from Laguna, CA to Napa, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

72.7 mi

117 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

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city in Napa County, California, United States

Napa, CA

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Trip Overview

Laguna, CA to Napa, CA is 72.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and CA 12, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region into another part of the same region, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward journey. This route is perfect if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two California locations without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 37.9 mi 43m
South Sacramento Freeway 9.9 mi 11m
CA 12 6.7 mi 8m
Capital City Freeway 5 mi 5m
Yolo Causeway 3.9 mi 4m
Napa-Vallejo Highway 2.5 mi 3m
Soscol Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Napa–Vallejo Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 37.9 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Napa, 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

9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 50

5.0 mi · 5 min · Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 80

3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 80

38 mi · 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto CA 12

6.7 mi · 8 min · CA 12
Exit 39B Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on Airport Boulevard

195 ft · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard
17

Turn right onto CA 29

1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Toward CA 221 North: Napa, Lake Berryessa
19

Turn straight onto CA 221

2.5 mi · 3 min · Napa-Vallejo Highway
20

Continue on CA 121

1.3 mi · 2 min · Soscol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Vacaville, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vacaville, CA

36 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

Sacramento, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allendale, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.3 — 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
12.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, S...
7
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
6
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | CA 12

Take the exit onto CA 12

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39B

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.71 one way

$33.42 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $17.22 $34.44
premium $6.18 $17.68 $35.36
diesel $5.61 $16.05 $32.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$17

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.65

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Tuesday

Local time

1:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

NNW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Lake Wind Advisory

Lake Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Napa, CA

Late night in Napa on Tuesday

Local time

1:15 AM

PDT

Current temp

48°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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m 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?

This route offers a mixed drive, with about 30% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, including one uninterrupted segment of 37.9 miles, which provides a good opportunity for steady progress. The journey transitions from freeway driving to state routes like CA 12, offering a slight change of pace. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, moving from one point to another with a blend of high-speed sections and more typical road conditions. Expect a practical driving experience rather than a winding, scenic adventure.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.2 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.

Between Laguna, CA and Napa, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and Lake Berryessa.

Lake Tahoe

12.2 mi in | ~16m

Lake Berryessa

68.3 mi in | ~1h 22m

About the Cities

Arriving in Napa, CA

Full guide →

Napa is a city in the state of California, located 50 miles north of San Francisco, at the southern end of scenic Napa Valley.

Top landmarks

  • • Napa Valley Opera House — theater in Napa, California, United States
  • • Alexandria Hotel and Annex — hotel building in Napa, California
  • • COPIA — former non-profit museum in Napa, US

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 29m. Total distance: 72.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 Napa, 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park and Muir Woods National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Napa, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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