Origin
Suisun, CA
Late night in Suisun on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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.
Suisun, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Spanning 56.6 miles from Suisun to Laguna, this trip is a straightforward journey through the Pacific Coast region of California. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 11 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Navigating this route requires utilizing the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Sacramento Freeway, and Capital City Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it remains a budget-friendly option for travelers. Because the transit time is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can comfortably complete the drive in one go without scheduling formal stops.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 32.3 mi | 37m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Capital City Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Yolo Causeway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| CA 12 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Suisun, CA and Laguna, CA.
Start on Solano Street
Continue on Kellogg Street
Turn right onto Morgan Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto CA 12
Take the exit
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Travis Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Continue on I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
Take the exit
Merge onto CA 99
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Suisun, 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 27.4 and 52.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.41 | $26.81 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Suisun on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
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.
This 56.6-mile trek offers a turn-heavy local driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the journey. Only 24% of the route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads rather than cruising on wide-open interstates. You will cover your longest uninterrupted distance during a 32.3-mile stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for the transition from high-speed highway segments to more technical local road sections as you get closer to your destination. The driving environment changes frequently, requiring you to stay alert as you navigate the turns that define the character of this path.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.4 miles in near I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 27.4 miles (I 80 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles (US 50; I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles (I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Suisun, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Fresno.
Sacramento
Lake Tahoe
Fresno
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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