Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Riverbank, 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 23m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Riverbank, CA
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Trip Overview
Laguna to Riverbank is 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m via South Sacramento Freeway and CA 99, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within California's Pacific Coast region. Expect a fairly direct journey with most of your travel on major freeways, making it a practical option for a quick trip. With a short duration and minimal stops recommended, this route is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Sacramento Freeway | 46 mi | 53m |
| CA 99 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Kiernan Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Patterson Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Tully Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ladd Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Sacramento Freeway
— 46 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Riverbank, 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
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
CA 99
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward CA 219: Broadway, Kiernan Avenue
11
Turn left onto CA 219
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Kiernan Avenue
12
Turn left onto Tully Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tully Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Ladd Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ladd Road
14
Continue on Patterson Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Patterson Road
15
Turn straight onto Patterson Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Patterson Road
16
Turn left onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
3rd Street
17
Turn right onto Santa Fe Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Santa Fe Street
18
Arrive at destination
Santa Fe Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Laguna, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.4 — 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
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge onto CA 99 / South Sacramento Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward CA 219: Broadway, Kiernan Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CA 219: Broadway, Kiernan Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.28 one way
$30.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
| premium | $6.18 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Riverbank, CA
Evening in Riverbank on Sunday
Local time
8:27 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°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
2 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 23m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 81% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the South Sacramento Freeway, including a continuous stretch of 46 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from high-speed travel for most of the trip. The main roads like CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue ensure a generally smooth and predictable pace.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on South Sacramento Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Sacramento Freeway and CA 99. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mapleview Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 66.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Elk Grove, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 66.5
Riverbank, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 44.3
Manteca, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Elk Grove, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Sa-Su 05:30-19:00; Mo-Fr 05:00-19:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 66.5
Riverbank, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 37
Stockton, CA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteWholey Ravioli
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 14.8
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteCarl's Jr.
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 66.5
Riverbank, CA
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 51.7
Ripon, CA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-23:00
Visit websitePopeye's Pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 66.5
Cuisine: pizza
McDonald's
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 59.1
Modesto, CA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-23:00
Visit websiteCarl's Jr.
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Elk Grove, CA
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteHutchinson Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 66.5
Smud Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 14.8
Meyers Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 66.5
Zupo Field
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 22.2
Womack Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Maple Square
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 22.2
Rae House Museum
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 14.8
CA
Visit websiteClarence Smit Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 51.7
CA
Visit websiteManteca Historical Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 44.3
Visit website
Elk Grove Historic District
District
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Stockton City Motel
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 37
Lodi Lodge
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 22.2
Wine and Roses
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 22.2
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 miles on South Sacramento Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 Riverbank, 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 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverbank, 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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