How far is Laguna, CA from Rio Linda, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Rio Linda, CA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Rio Linda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Rio Linda.
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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
1673 ft · 43 sec · Bruceville Road
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Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
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Continue on Bond Road
844 ft · 16 sec · Bond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
1044 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · South Sacramento Freeway
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Continue on Capital City Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arden Way
2746 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Arden Way West
1785 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Arden Way
3084 ft · 1 min · Arden Way
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Turn right onto Evergreen Street
2843 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Lampasas Avenue
142 m · 9 sec · Lampasas Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Linda Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · Rio Linda Boulevard
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto M Street
2287 ft · 1 min · M Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · M Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Rio Linda.
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.
South Sacramento Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Rio Linda?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sacramento is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Laguna and 12.1 miles from Rio Linda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna and Mostly Sunny near Rio Linda.
Stop Ideas Near Sacramento
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 Sacramento.
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Elk Grove, California
Davis station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Rio Linda. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 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 Rio Linda
Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California
| Population | 15,106 |
| Coordinates | 38.6910100, -121.4485700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Linda (-121.44857, 38.69101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
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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