Origin
Yuba City, CA
Late night in Yuba City on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuba City, 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
1h 11m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuba City, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 58.1 miles, this journey from Yuba City to Laguna, California, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily manage this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Plumas Street, Bridge Street, and the Westside Freeway to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this drive is an affordable way to transition across the Pacific Coast region. It is a practical choice for those who prefer quick, efficient travel over long-haul road trips. Whether you are headed out for business or a quick change of scenery, the lack of required stops makes it a streamlined experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 34.1 mi | 40m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Bruceville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Capital City Freeway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plumas Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 34.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuba City, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on this road
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
151 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Plumas Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Plumas Street
4
Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Turn left onto CA 99
34 mi
·
40 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
10
Merge onto US 50; I 80 Business
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 Business
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Capital City Freeway
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CA 99
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
18
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
19
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
20
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
21
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Yuba City, 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 1.5 and 52.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CA 99
Turn left onto CA 99
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
41.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
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 518
Toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fresno
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 518
Toward US 50 East: Fresno
8
44.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 80 Business / Capital City Freeway
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, F...
8
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 289
Toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.92 one way
$25.83 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| premium | $6.18 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 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 | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
1:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 11m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features 0% highway driving. You won't find long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Plumas Street, keeping you engaged with frequent turns and local navigation. The personality of this drive is defined by its focus on surface streets rather than open freeways. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention. It is a departure from the typical highway slog, offering a steady pace that keeps you moving through the local landscape.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near CA 99.
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 56.2 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 1.5 miles (CA 99): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Yuba City, CA and Laguna, CA, road signs point toward San Francisco and Fresno.
San Francisco
41.8 mi in
|
~50m
Fresno
44.3 mi in
|
~54m
|
via I 80 Business
About the Cities
Starting in Yuba City, CA
Full guide →Yuba City is in Sutter County, California in the Sacramento Valley.
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 11m. Total distance: 56.2 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on CA 99. 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 Laguna, 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 1.5 miles (CA 99): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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