How far is Laguna, CA from El Dorado Hills, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to El Dorado Hills, CA is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Sacramento County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and El Dorado Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and El Dorado Hills.
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Start on Fall Breeze Court
56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
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Turn right onto Mapleview Way
47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
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Turn right onto November Drive
546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive
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Turn left onto Seasons Drive
1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive
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Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road
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Turn right
104 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
1295 ft · 26 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard
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Continue on Calvine Road
2151 ft · 45 sec · Calvine Road
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Turn left onto Power Inn Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road
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Continue on Howe Avenue
536 ft · 9 sec · Howe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: South Lake Tahoe
2910 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
19.8 mi · 22 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward El Dorado Hills Boulevard
1899 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on El Dorado Hills Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · El Dorado Hills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Governor Drive
957 ft · 28 sec · Governor Drive
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Turn right onto Stanford Lane
612 ft · 27 sec · Stanford Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stanford Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and El Dorado Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
19.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to El Dorado Hills?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rancho Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Laguna and 17 miles from El Dorado Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near El Dorado Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Rancho Cordova
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Citrus Heights City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rancho Cordova.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Roseville station
Rocklin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and El Dorado Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.99 mi (41.82 km).
#1 Laguna
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 1,370,232 |
| Coordinates | 38.4210200, -121.4238400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Dorado Hills
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 42,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.6857400, -121.0821700 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Dorado Hills (-121.08217, 38.68574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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