How far is Laguna, CA from Rio Dell, CA?

The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Rio Dell, CA is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.68 mi
02h 35m
Flight
80.44 mi
129.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.68 mi
Kilometers
189.38 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rio Dell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM PDT
Return by in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laguna
2026-04-17T23:26
Arrive Rio Dell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:02 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laguna
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Suisun
CA

City in Solano County, California, United States

From Laguna
58.8 mi
01h 17m
To Rio Dell
58.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
Rio Dell Weather
CA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Friday
Using Occidental as the closest live forecast in the Sonoma County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Rio Dell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Rio Dell.

  1. 1

    Start on Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 10 sec · Mapleview Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto November Drive

    546 ft · 26 sec · November Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 48 sec · Seasons Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bond Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento

    1044 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe

    2549 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West: San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Capital City Freeway

    5 mi · 6 min · Capital City Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    37.9 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Boulevard

    59 m · 7 sec · Airport Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Napa–Vallejo Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Napa–Vallejo Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint Helena Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Saint Helena Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Carneros Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Carneros Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Fremont Drive

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Fremont Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Arnold Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · Arnold Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Arnold Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Arnold Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Stage Gulch Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Stage Gulch Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Adobe Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Adobe Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Frates Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Frates Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lakeville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lakeville Highway

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward US 101 North

    1971 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Redwood Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Redwood Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 116 West: Sebastopol, Downtown Cotati

    1508 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Gravenstein Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Gravenstein Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Petaluma Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Petaluma Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto McKinley Avenue

    133 m · 11 sec · McKinley Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    885 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Healdsburg Avenue

    2865 ft · 48 sec · Healdsburg Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Gravenstein Highway North

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gravenstein Highway North

  36. 36

    Continue on Front Street

    1725 ft · 31 sec · Front Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Mirabel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mirabel Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto River Road

    1 km · 1 min · River Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Rio Vista Road

    99 m · 18 sec · Rio Vista Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rio Vista Road

    1567 ft · 1 min · Rio Vista Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Westside Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Westside Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westside Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Rio Dell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
44.5 mi · 38%
South Sacramento Freeway
9.91 mi · 8%
Redwood Highway
8.43 mi · 7%
Gravenstein Highway
7.69 mi · 7%
Gravenstein Highway North
5.7 mi · 5%
Capital City Freeway
5.01 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

37.9 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
80.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suisun
01h 17m from Laguna
Leave By
1:20 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laguna and Sunny near Rio Dell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Rio Dell?

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Suisun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Laguna and 58.9 miles from Rio Dell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 1:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laguna and Sunny near Rio Dell.

Stop Ideas Near Suisun

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Suisun, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suisun.

RAIL

Suisun–Fairfield station

1 mi away
177 Main Street
BUS

Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California

20 mi away
Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive
BUS

Vallejo, California

22 mi away
4355 Sonoma Blvd.
RAIL

Martinez station

26 mi away
601 Marina Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Rio Dell. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.45 km).

Laguna

#1 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rio Dell

Unincorporated community in Sonoma County, California

Population3,439
Coordinates38.4990800, -122.9072200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Laguna (-121.42384, 38.42102)
End: Rio Dell (-122.90722, 38.49908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.88
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $23.94 $47.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $25.17 $50.35
Premium $6.24 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $7.57 $31.40 $62.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Laguna and Rio Dell. The current time is 23:26:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.