Origin
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Oroville, 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 43m
Distance
83.6 mi
135 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Oroville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 83.6-mile drive from Laguna to Oroville, California, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes. The route primarily utilizes CA 70, the South Sacramento Freeway, and the Golden State Highway, with a significant 76% of the journey on highways. Given its relatively short duration and estimated fuel cost of $19, it’s an easy day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll experience a highway-focused journey as you travel within the Pacific Coast region of California.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 70 | 46.2 mi | 54m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Bernie Richter Memorial Highway | 5 mi | 5m |
| B Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Capital City Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CA 70
— 46.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Oroville, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 5: Redding
16
Merge onto I 5
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 99
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
22 mi
·
25 min
·
CA 70
Toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
5th Street
21
Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
B Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CA 70
25 mi
·
28 min
·
CA 70
Use the left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Montgomery Street
24
Turn right onto B2
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Street
25
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
214 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lincoln Street
26
Arrive at destination
Lincoln Street
Trip Plan
This 1 hour and 43-minute drive is well-suited for a single day. With only 83.6 miles to cover, you have plenty of flexibility for departure times. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day, especially since there are no recommended stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is 46.2 miles on CA 70. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $19, so plan accordingly before you set out.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.8 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oroville, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Laguna, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on CA 70 for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.8 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
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 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
9
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysvill...
8
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70 toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.21 one way
$38.43 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Oroville, CA
Morning in Oroville on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 43m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 83.6-mile trip. With 76% of the route on highways, you'll cover ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.2 miles on CA 70, offering a good period of consistent travel. While the profile is largely highway, this route offers a straightforward and direct path, allowing you to make good time between Laguna and Oroville.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on CA 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 70 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Laguna, CA and Oroville, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe, Redding and Marysville.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Redding
14.7 mi in
|
~19m
Marysville
22.1 mi in
|
~28m
|
via CA 99
About the Cities
Arriving in Oroville, CA
Full guide →Oroville is a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. With a population in the greater urban area of 40,000, it is the seat of Butte County. A relaxed place, it boasts a massive dam that has created the man made Lake Oroville. There are excellent outdoor activities including boating, hiking, biking, and fishing.
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 43m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on CA 70. 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 Oroville, 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: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oroville, 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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