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Trip from Laguna, CA to Gustine, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

98.3 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

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Downtown Gustine, CA, CA

Gustine, CA

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Trip Overview

Covering 98.3 miles and taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes, this drive from Laguna, CA to Gustine, CA is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Westside Freeway, Sullivan Road, and Franklin Boulevard, with an 88% highway share, making it a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick transit between the Pacific Coast regions of California, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.2 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 86.2 mi 1h 33m
Sullivan Road 4.3 mi 6m
Franklin Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
Hood Franklin Road 1.2 mi 2m
Elk Grove Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Foulks Ranch Drive 0.7 mi 1m
Santa Nella Road 0.6 mi <1m
South Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 86.2 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Gustine, 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 · 28 sec · November Drive
4

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
6

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
7

Turn right onto E12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
8

Turn left onto J8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto J8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Merge onto I 5

45 mi · 49 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

0.8 mi · 48 sec · Westside Freeway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

40 mi · 42 min · Westside Freeway
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 418 Toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced
16

Turn left onto CA 140

4.3 mi · 6 min · Sullivan Road
17

Turn left onto CA 33; CA 140

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Santa Nella Road
18

Continue on CA 33; CA 140

0.5 mi · 42 sec · South Avenue
19

Continue on CA 33; CA 140

0.2 mi · 14 sec · 6th Avenue
20

Enter roundabout onto CA 33; CA 140

145 ft · 2 sec · 4th Street
21

Continue on CA 33; CA 140

0.3 mi · 26 sec · 4th Street
22

Arrive at destination

CA 33; CA 140

Trip Plan

With a duration under two hours, this drive offers flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. Since the longest stretch on the highway is over 86 miles, plan for one brief stop to stretch your legs and refuel if needed, though the total trip duration makes extensive breaks unnecessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the long highway segment on Westside Freeway, as services might be more spaced out before you transition to local roads.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 22 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.2 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Laguna, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 86.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown French Camp, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

French Camp, CA

49 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

Stockton, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lathrop, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.2 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 Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.2 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.2 — 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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Seasons Drive

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

Navigation decision point

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | 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.
5
6 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
92.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced

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

Exit 418 Toward CA 140: Gustine, Merced

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.59 one way

$45.19 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $23.28 $46.56
premium $6.18 $23.91 $47.81
diesel $5.61 $21.70 $43.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.76 $6.29

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Evening in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Clear

NNW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 10:33PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Gustine, CA

Evening in Gustine on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

1h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 86.2 miles on the Westside Freeway, offering a consistent pace for most of your travel. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Sullivan Road and Franklin Boulevard suggests a transition to local roads as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance with minimal interruption.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.2 mi on Westside Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Sullivan Road. 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): 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.

On the drive from Laguna, CA to Gustine, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Merced along the way.

Merced

92.2 mi in | ~1h 45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.2 miles on Westside Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Gustine, CA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gustine, 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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