Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Williams, CA
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If you are looking for a straightforward trip through the Pacific Coast region, the 74.4-mile journey from Laguna to Williams is a quick and efficient option. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes of driving time, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, including the Westside Freeway, South Sacramento Freeway, and the Capital City Freeway. Expect to budget about $17 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly transit between these two California locations. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays or managing long-haul fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 58.2 mi | 1h 3m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Capital City Freeway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| E Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bond Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Williams, CA.
Start on Fall Breeze Court
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Turn right onto November Drive
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Continue on Bond Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 50
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto CA 20 Business
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$17.10 one way
$34.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
| premium | $6.18 | $18.09 | $36.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Williams on Tuesday
Local time
1:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience, as 93 percent of this route consists of major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of the drive on the Westside Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 58.2 miles. This is not a winding mountain road or a leisurely backroads tour, but rather a focused interstate drive designed for efficiency. Because the roads are primarily high-capacity freeways, the driving style remains consistent from start to finish. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers or varying landscapes.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Laguna Boulevard.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 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; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
95 ft
Highest Point
148 ft
~58.4 mi in
Elevation Range
124 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laguna, CA and Williams, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe and Redding.
Lake Tahoe
Redding
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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