Origin
Clovis, CA
Late night in Clovis on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clovis, CA to Laguna, CA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
161 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clovis, CA
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Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Clovis to Laguna is 161 miles and takes about 3h 14m via Northbound California State Route 99, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within California, moving from the Pacific Coast region to the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway trip that's well-suited for a single day of travel. You'll cover a significant distance with minimal fuss, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.5 miles from Clovis, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northbound California State Route 99 | 84.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| CA 99 | 59.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| West Shaw Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| East Shaw Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Golden State Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Old U.S. Route 99E | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Sierra Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northbound California State Route 99
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clovis, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on 4th Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Woodworth Avenue
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
Woodworth Avenue
3
Turn right onto 5th Street
300 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto Bullard Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward CA 168 West
6
Merge onto CA 168
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Sierra Freeway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 4
Toward Shaw Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto East Shaw Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Shaw Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Continue on West Shaw Avenue
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
West Shaw Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward CA 99 North
11
Merge onto CA 99
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
CA 99
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto CA 99
21 mi
·
24 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Northbound California State Route 99
Toward CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on CA 99
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Golden State Highway
16
Continue on CA 99
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Old U.S. Route 99E
17
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
34 mi
·
39 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
21
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
22
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
23
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
24
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
25
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 14m estimated drive time, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 84.6-mile stretch on CA 99, as services can be spaced out. The $37 fuel cost estimate is based on current averages, so check prices before you leave. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.5 miles from Clovis, CA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.5 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clovis, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clovis, CA
This is one driving day of about 161 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Clovis, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Northbound California State Route 99 for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.5 miles from Clovis, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Northbound California State Route 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 158.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Shaw Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Shaw Avenue
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Avenue 7
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 144
Toward Avenue 7
7
37 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99
6
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
158.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.00 one way
$74.01 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $38.13 | $76.27 |
| premium | $6.18 | $39.15 | $78.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.55 | $71.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.73 |
| Efficient EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.54 | $10.30 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
3:17 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 91% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch on Northbound California State Route 99 is 84.6 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination, with the final portion likely involving local roads like West Shaw Avenue.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on Northbound California State Route 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northbound California State Route 99 and CA 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 161 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clovis, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.
Avenue 7
15.1 mi in
|
~22m
About the Cities
Starting in Clovis, CA
Full guide →Founded 1890
Clovis is a city in Fresno County in California's San Joaquin Valley.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 161 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Northbound California State Route 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laguna, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Laguna, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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