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

The driving distance from Rio Linda, CA to Laguna, CA is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.12 mi
00h 38m
Flight
18.7 mi
30.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM PDT
Return by in Rio Linda
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Linda
2026-04-18T13:29
Arrive Laguna
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rio Linda
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sacramento
CA

The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area.

From Rio Linda
11.6 mi
00h 19m
To Laguna
17.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on M Street

    2376 ft · 1 min · M Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rio Linda Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Rio Linda Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lampasas Avenue

    142 m · 9 sec · Lampasas Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1124 ft · 36 sec · Evergreen Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto El Camino Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · El Camino Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 80 Business West: Sacramento

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway

    2168 ft · 26 sec · Capital City Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Capital City Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital City Freeway

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Capital City Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · South Sacramento Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road

    1505 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Sacramento Freeway
7.79 mi · 27%
Rio Linda Boulevard
5.44 mi · 19%
Capital City Freeway
4.47 mi · 15%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 9%
El Camino Avenue
0.79 mi · 3%
Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Sacramento Freeway

Continue on South Sacramento Freeway

7.79 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacramento
00h 19m from Rio Linda
Leave By
7:14 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rio Linda and Mostly Sunny near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.6 miles from Rio Linda and 17.5 miles from Laguna.

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 10.4 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 7:14 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacramento

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sacramento and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Sacramento
Scenic stop 2.2 mi away

City of Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
Sacramento, CA 95814, United States
Rating 4.4/5 18 reviews Parking lot
Citrus Heights Community Center
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Citrus Heights Community Center

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 4.8/5 20 reviews Community center,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

City of Refuge Sacramento

Sacramento , CA
3216 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, United States
Rating 4.7/5 45 reviews Religious organization,Community center
Citrus Heights City Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Citrus Heights City Hall

Citrus Heights , CA
6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Sacramento (State Capitol), California

1 mi away
1389 10th Street
RAIL

Sacramento Valley Station

1 mi away
401 I Street
BUS

Elk Grove, California

17 mi away
Harbor Point Drive at Renwick Avenue
RAIL

Davis station

22 mi away
840 Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Linda and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 km).

Rio Linda

#1 Rio Linda

Census-designated place in Sacramento County, California

Population15,106
Coordinates38.6910100, -121.4485700
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: M Street (-121.448569, 38.691086)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.89 L · about $5.94
Round trip
$11.88
2.06 gal · 7.78 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $5.94 $11.88
Mid-grade $6.07 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $6.24 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $7.57 $7.79 $15.59

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 Rio Linda and Laguna. The current time is 13:29:23.

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.