Origin
Live Oak, CA
Late night in Live Oak on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Live Oak, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Live Oak, CA
Phil Evenden
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Live Oak to Laguna, you are looking at a quick 22.5-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate primarily via Grant Line Road, Bond Road, and Laguna Boulevard, staying entirely off the highways for the duration of the trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Pacific Coast region. This drive is ideal if you prefer a straightforward, local-road experience without the intensity of interstate travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Road | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Grant Line Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Bond Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fall Breeze Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackson Road
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 16
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Road
2
Turn left onto Grant Line Road
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Grant Line Road
3
Turn right onto Bond Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bond Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Continue on Bond Road
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bond Road
5
Continue on Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
8
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
9
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
10
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
11
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 15.7 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Bond Road
Turn right onto Bond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Bruceville Road
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
22 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Seasons Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.34 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| premium | $6.18 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
3:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
36m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. Since 0% of this route takes place on a highway, you will spend your entire 38 minutes navigating surface streets. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Grant Line Road, meaning you should anticipate frequent turns and transitions between the various roadways. As you move from Live Oak toward Laguna, the route maintains a consistent local feel. It is the kind of drive where you should stay alert for intersection changes as you transition between the three primary roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Jackson Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 15.7 miles in near Bond Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.7 miles (Bond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (Bruceville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Jackson Road. 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: at 15.7 miles (Bond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles (Bruceville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, 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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