Origin
Escalon, CA
Late night in Escalon on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Escalon, 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
1h 14m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Escalon, CA
Dominik Gryzbon
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
Escalon, CA to Laguna, CA is 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m via CA 99, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within California, connecting the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward trip primarily on a major highway, making it ideal for a quick transit. Plan for this drive to be mostly highway cruising, with a relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 45.3 mi | 52m |
| Yosemite Avenue | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fall Breeze Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Mapleview Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 45.3 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Escalon, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on CA 120
198 ft
·
33 sec
·
Yosemite Avenue
2
Continue on CA 120
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Yosemite Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto CA 99
11 mi
·
13 min
·
CA 99
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
34 mi
·
39 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
10
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
12
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
13
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Escalon, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.3 mi into trip
|
~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
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
4
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Laguna Boulevard
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.49 one way
$26.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
| premium | $6.18 | $14.28 | $28.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
5:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 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 drive is primarily highway, with 77% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 45.3 miles on CA 99, indicating extended highway travel before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the main highway segment. The shift to local roads will occur as you approach your destination.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.3 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Yosemite Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near CA 99.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.3 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.5 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, CA before heading back.
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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