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Trip from Laguna, CA to Easton, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

163.4 mi

263 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Downtown Easton, CA, CA

Easton, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Laguna, CA to Easton, CA covers 163.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 99, South Sacramento Freeway, Yosemite Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

81.7 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 110 mi 2h 5m
South Sacramento Freeway 46 mi 53m
Yosemite Freeway 3.5 mi 4m
Laguna Boulevard 1 mi 1m
South Elm Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Seasons Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bruceville Road 0.3 mi <1m
East American Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 110 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Easton, CA.

1

Start on Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court
2

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 10 sec · Mapleview Way
3

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · November Drive
4

Turn left onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Bruceville Road
6

Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto CA 99

46 mi · 53 min · South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

109 mi · 2 hr 5 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

0.7 mi · 46 sec · CA 99
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 131 Toward CA 41 South: Lemoore, Paso Robles Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto CA 41

3.5 mi · 4 min · Yosemite Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto East American Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East American Avenue
14

Turn left onto South Elm Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Elm Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

South Elm Avenue

Trip Plan

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 81.7 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110 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 36 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 81.7 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 163.4 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Laguna, 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 CA 99 for about 110 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Turlock, CA

82 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

Kennedy, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Turlock, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.7 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.3

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lodi, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.3

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.3

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.3

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.4

Atwater, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.4

Atwater, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 151.8

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 151.8

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.4

Atwater, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 105.1

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.8

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 105.1

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Highway Patrol Weigh Station

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

United Park

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

EZ Trip Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.6 mi from route

Ahmed's Exxon

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

1.4 mi from route

Inspiration Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 151.8

Fresno, California

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15596212974

Visit website

Micke Grove Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 23.3

Lodi, California

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12093312010

Visit website

Gallo Center for the Arts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 58.4

Modesto, California

+12093382100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 158.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mapleview Way

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Laguna Boulevard

Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward CA 99 South: Fresno

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
6
48.3 mi into trip | ~58m 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
158.3 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward CA 41 South: Lemoore, Paso Robles

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 131 Toward CA 41 South: Lemoore, Paso Robles

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.56 one way

$75.11 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $38.70 $77.40
premium $6.18 $39.74 $79.47
diesel $5.61 $36.08 $72.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49 0 $17.16 $7.84
Efficient EV 40.9 0 $14.30 $6.54
EV Truck/SUV 65.4 0 $22.88 $10.46

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Morning in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

9:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Easton, CA

Morning in Easton on Sunday

Local time

9:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

74°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

5 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 12m 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?

163.4 mi in 3h 12m, mostly highway — 110 mi of that is on CA 99.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 163.4 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Easton, CA

Full guide →

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 12m. Total distance: 163.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Easton, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: 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 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Easton, 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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