Laguna to Vacaville is 47.3 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within California's Pacific Coast region for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day of travel, offering a smooth transition between two points without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this a practical way to get from one part of the state to another, focusing on efficient travel.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24 mi
27m
South Sacramento Freeway
9.9 mi
11m
Capital City Freeway
5 mi
5m
Yolo Causeway
3.9 mi
4m
Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Mason Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 24 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 27 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,153 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~402 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 60 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Vacaville, 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 TahoeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 50 West: San FranciscoUse 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
24 mi·27 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 54BToward Mason StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Mason Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·Mason Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
17
Turn slight right
104 ft·5 sec
18
Turn right onto Merchant Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Merchant Street
19
Arrive at destination
Merchant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 23.6 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.4 — 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
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
7
46.4 mi into trip|~56m in
Take the exit toward Mason Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 54B
Toward Mason Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.78 one way
$21.55 round trip
$5.79/gal25.4 MPG avg17 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.96
$11.10
$22.19
premium
$6.14
$11.43
$22.87
diesel
$5.97
$11.11
$22.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.2
0
$4.97
$2.27
Efficient EV
11.8
0
$4.14
$1.89
EV Truck/SUV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.03
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Forecast as of Aug 26, 2026
Origin
Laguna, CA
Afternoon
in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
WSW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Destination
Vacaville, CA
Afternoon
in Vacaville on Saturday
Local time
3:56 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
WSW 3 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 25 at 5:32PM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
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
29 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
58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 32% of this 47.3-mile route is on highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch spanning 24 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving. Expect urban merging and a higher density of exits as you transition between the freeway sections and the surface roads.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 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 Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 47.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
179 ft8 ft
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
179 ft
~47.3 mi in
Elevation Range
171 ft
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 Vacaville, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Lake Tahoe along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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 24 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 Vacaville, 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. 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 Vacaville, CA before heading back.
