How far is Laguna, CA from Shingle Springs, CA?
The driving distance from Laguna, CA to Shingle Springs, CA is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
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.
Census designated place in Sacramento County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna and Shingle Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna and Shingle Springs.
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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
27.1 mi · 31 min · El Dorado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ponderosa Road
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Mother Lode Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mother Lode Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mother Lode Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laguna and Shingle Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
El Dorado Freeway
Merge slight left onto El Dorado Freeway
27.1 mi · 00h 31m
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 Clear leaving Laguna and Sunny near Shingle Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna to Shingle Springs?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Gold River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Laguna and 19.6 miles from Shingle Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Laguna and Sunny near Shingle Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Gold River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Citrus Heights City Hall
Citrus Heights Community Center
City of Refuge Sacramento
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold River.
Roseville station
Rocklin
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Sacramento Valley Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna and Shingle Springs. Straight-line distance: 31.77 mi (51.13 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 Shingle Springs
Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California
| Population | 4,432 |
| Coordinates | 38.6657400, -120.9260500 |
| Altitude | 433 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shingle Springs (-120.92605, 38.66574)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
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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