Origin
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Chino Hills, 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
7h 34m
Distance
404.9 mi
652 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 24m
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6 AM
7h 34m
8 AM
7h 54m
10 AM
7h 41m
12 PM
7h 39m
3 PM
7h 42m
5 PM
7h 53m
8 PM
7h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Chino Hills, CA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Laguna, CA to Chino Hills, CA is 404.9 miles and takes about 7h 34m via Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck, with a fuel budget near $93 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, mostly sticking to California's well-traveled freeways. With a 97% highway share, expect a straightforward trip focused on efficient travel. It's a single-day drive with just two recommended stops, making it a practical option for getting between these two Southern California points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.5 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 282.7 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 5 Truck | 83.3 mi | 1h 36m |
| Pomona Freeway | 23.4 mi | 26m |
| Golden State Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Grand Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 282.7 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Chino Hills, CA.
1
Start on Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
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10 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
2
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
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10 sec
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Mapleview Way
3
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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November Drive
4
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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Laguna Park Drive
6
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Foulks Ranch Drive
7
Turn right onto E12
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Elk Grove Boulevard
8
Turn left onto J8
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto J8
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Hood Franklin Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge onto I 5
45 mi
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49 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.8 mi
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48 sec
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Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
237 mi
·
4 hr 13 min
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Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
58 mi
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1 hr 6 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
4.1 mi
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4 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck
0.3 mi
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17 sec
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I 5 Truck
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
25 mi
·
29 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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Golden State Freeway
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Use the slight left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 134B
Toward CA 60 East: Pomona
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto CA 60
11 mi
·
12 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
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Pomona Freeway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 60
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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Pomona Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
4.1 mi
·
6 min
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North Grand Avenue
30
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
31
Turn right
416 ft
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30 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 34m estimated drive time, leaving early in the morning is advisable to avoid the worst of any potential traffic. With only two stops recommended for the 404.9-mile trip, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. Plan your fuel stops strategically, as the estimated cost is $93, and it's always wise to fill up before you hit the longest stretch. Pay attention to the dense urban exits, especially as you approach Chino Hills, to ensure you take the correct turns.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.5 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.7 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 89 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.5 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Hills, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laguna, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 404.9 miles and 7h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 282.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.5 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.7 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 295 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 376.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
351.1 mi into trip
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~6h 27m in
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I 5 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 158
Toward I 405 South
8
376.1 mi into trip
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~6h 57m in
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I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Street, Santa Ana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CA 60 East, I 5 South: Pomona, Soto Stre...
7
376.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 57m in
Take the exit toward CA 60 East: Pomona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 134B
Toward CA 60 East: Pomona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.06 one way
$186.13 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $95.90 | $191.80 |
| premium | $6.18 | $98.47 | $196.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.40 | $178.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$118–$143
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.51 | $19.44 |
| Efficient EV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162 | 2 | $56.69 | $25.91 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Chino Hills, CA
Late night in Chino Hills on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 349.1
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 293.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the 404.9 miles on freeways like the Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. You'll encounter the longest unbroken stretch of highway at 282.7 miles on the Westside Freeway. Expect a high density of exits and merging traffic as you navigate between these urban centers. The transition to surface roads will occur towards the end of your trip, near Chino Hills.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.7 mi on Westside Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near J8 / Franklin Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 404.9 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,810 ft
27 ft
Total Climb
3,695 ft
Total Descent
2,873 ft
Highest Point
2,810 ft
~318.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,783 ft
Notable High Points
2,810 ft at ~318.1 miles
+1,069 ft prominence
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 Laguna, CA to Chino Hills, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Santa Ana along the way.
Santa Ana
376.1 mi in
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~6h 57m
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via I 5
About the Cities
Arriving in Chino Hills, CA
Full guide →Founded 1991
Chino Hills is a suburb of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County in Southern California.
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 7h 34m. Total distance: 404.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 282.7 miles on Westside Freeway. 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 Chino Hills, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 351.1 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chino Hills, CA before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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