Origin
Shackelford, CA
Afternoon in Shackelford on Sunday
Local time
3:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shackelford, CA to Laguna, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 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 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shackelford, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Shackelford to Laguna, you are looking at a manageable 65.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes to complete. This route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via El Paso Avenue, Crows Landing Road, and Laguna Boulevard. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical choice for a quick getaway. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 62.4 mi | 1h 11m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Crows Landing Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| El Paso Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fall Breeze Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shackelford, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on this road
107 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto El Paso Avenue
208 ft
·
11 sec
·
El Paso Avenue
3
Turn right onto Crows Landing Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Crows Landing Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto CA 99
29 mi
·
32 min
·
CA 99
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
34 mi
·
39 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
10
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
11
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
13
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
14
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Shackelford, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
El Paso Avenue
Turn left onto El Paso Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
5
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
65.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.05 one way
$30.11 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $15.51 | $31.03 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
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
Laguna, CA
Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
3:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
1h 19m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. Because you will be navigating local roads, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to zone out on; in fact, the longest stretch on El Paso Avenue is 0 miles. This dynamic road profile keeps you engaged behind the wheel, requiring your full attention as you transition between the different local thoroughfares. You should anticipate a slower pace that prioritizes local navigation over long-distance speed, which is a significant departure from typical cross-country highway travel.
95% 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: 62.4 mi on CA 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Laguna Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near El Paso Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 65.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (El Paso Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.4 miles on CA 99. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (El Paso Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laguna, 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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