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Trip from Laguna, CA to Three Rivers, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

228.3 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m

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 Three Rivers, CA, CA

Three Rivers, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 228.3-mile drive from Laguna, CA, to Three Rivers, CA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 33 minutes. Primarily following CA 99 and CA 198, this highway-focused route offers a 99% highway experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $52, it's an efficient journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 144.3 miles on CA 99, so plan for one main stop. This drive is a straightforward trip through California's Central Valley, connecting the Pacific Coast region to the same region.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.1 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 144.3 mi 2h 42m
South Sacramento Freeway 46 mi 53m
CA 198 35.1 mi 51m
Laguna Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Seasons Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Bruceville Road 0.3 mi <1m
November Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Fall Breeze Court <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 144.3 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Three Rivers, 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

35 mi · 37 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 97 Toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park, Hanford, Lemoore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 97 Toward CA 198 East: Visalia, Sequoia National Park
13

Merge onto CA 198

35 mi · 51 min · CA 198
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

CA 198

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour 33-minute duration, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if you encounter any on the South Sacramento Freeway. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 144.3 miles on CA 99, plan your break strategically. The $52 fuel cost is a reasonable budget consideration. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you traverse the longer stretches on CA 99 to ensure you don't need to deviate for a gas station.

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 114.1 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.3 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 50 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.1 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Rivers, 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 228.3 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 144.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Planada, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Planada, CA

114 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

Salida, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Planada, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.1 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 144.3 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Casa Grande Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Visalia, California

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15597322272

Visit website

A&W Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Exeter, California

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+15595925700

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484309

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Atwater, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Gallo Center for the Arts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Modesto, California

+12093382100

Visit website

Inspiration Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+15596212974

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 192.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
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.
6
157.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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
192.6 mi into trip | ~3h 40m in

Take the exit toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park, Hanford, Lemoore

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 97 Toward CA 198: Visalia, Sequoia National Park,...
7
192.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CA 198 East: Visalia, Sequoia National Park

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 97 Toward CA 198 East: Visalia, Sequoia National P...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.75 one way

$103.49 round trip

$5.76/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.96 $53.53 $107.07
premium $6.09 $54.76 $109.51
diesel $5.40 $48.56 $97.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.5 0 $23.97 $10.96
Efficient EV 57.1 0 $19.98 $9.13
EV Truck/SUV 91.3 1 $31.96 $14.61

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 23, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Evening in Laguna on Saturday

Local time

5:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Three Rivers, CA

Evening in Three Rivers on Saturday

Local time

5:03 PM

PDT

Current temp

71°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

1 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

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 99% of the journey taking place on main roads like CA 99 and CA 198. The South Sacramento Freeway is also part of the main thoroughfare. You'll encounter a significant 144.3-mile stretch on CA 99, indicating long, consistent driving segments. This profile suggests a drive characterized by steady progress and efficient travel, rather than winding scenic byways. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing direct travel.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.3 mi on CA 99.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 0.8 miles in near Laguna 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 11 significant decision points across 228.3 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 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (CA 99): 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.

Between Laguna, CA and Three Rivers, CA, road signs point toward Sequoia National Park, Hanford and Lemoore.

Sequoia National Park

192.6 mi in | ~3h 40m

Hanford

192.6 mi in | ~3h 40m

Lemoore

192.6 mi in | ~3h 40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 228.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 144.3 miles on CA 99. 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 Three Rivers, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Three Rivers, 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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