Trip from Wofford Heights, CA to Laguna, CA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 51m

Distance

290.7 mi

468 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 38m ★

6 AM

5h 51m

8 AM

6h 17m

10 AM

6h 0m

12 PM

5h 58m

3 PM

6h 2m

5 PM

6h 16m

8 PM

5h 43m

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

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Wofford Heights, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

This 290.7-mile drive from Wofford Heights, CA to Laguna, CA is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 51 minutes. You'll spend about half your time on major highways, with 49% of the route being highway driving, including stretches on Golden State Highway and Northbound California State Route 99. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $67, and with only one recommended stop, it's a fairly direct trip. Given the distance and duration, it's well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive offers a mixed experience, connecting two points within California's Pacific Coast 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

145.3 miles from Wofford Heights, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Golden State Highway	89.5 mi	1h 36m
Northbound California State Route 99	84.6 mi	1h 38m
CA 99	55.3 mi	1h 3m
Garces Highway	26.3 mi	39m
East Evans Road	20.3 mi	30m
Bakersfield-Glennville Road	9.9 mi	14m
Laguna Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
Old U.S. Route 99E	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Golden State Highway — 89.5 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Evans Road

20 mi · 30 min · East Evans Road

Turn slight left onto CA 155

1.8 mi · 2 min · Bakersfield-Glennville Road

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 155

8.0 mi · 11 min · Bakersfield-Glennville Road

Continue on CA 155

25 mi · 36 min · Garces Highway

Enter roundabout onto CA 155

145 ft · 2 sec · Garces Highway

Continue on CA 155

1.4 mi · 2 min · Garces Highway

Turn right onto CA 155

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Fremont Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto CA 99

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Golden State Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 30 sec

Exit 144 Toward Avenue 7 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CA 99

21 mi · 24 min · CA 99

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99

85 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Northbound California State Route 99

Toward CA 99 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on CA 99

1.8 mi · 2 min · Golden State Highway

Continue on CA 99

1.3 mi · 1 min · Old U.S. Route 99E

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

34 mi · 39 min · CA 99

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 287 Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Bruceville Road

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Trip Plan

For this 290.7-mile journey, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and ensure you arrive with ample time. The 5-hour 51-minute duration means you can comfortably complete this in one day, but plan for that single stop to break up the 89.5-mile longest stretch on the Golden State Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning between the major highways like CA 99 and other roads, as gas availability can vary. The estimated $67 fuel cost should be factored into your budget for this trip.

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 145.3 miles from Wofford Heights, CA, or about 3h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 64 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.3 miles or 3h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Wofford Heights, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Wofford Heights, CA

This is one driving day of about 290.7 miles and 5h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Wofford Heights, 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 Golden State Highway for about 89.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richgrove, CA

145 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

Pixley, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barstow, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.3 miles from Wofford Heights, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Golden State Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 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.

Best coffee break

KRVAA The Station: Espresso, Books and More

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wofford Heights, California

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17604780077

Visit website

Airport Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kernville, California

2.4 mi

Richmaid Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12093684279

Visit website

Cheryl's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Kernville, California

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17603766131

Visit website

Big Blue Bear

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Kernville, California

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17603762327

Visit website

McNally's Outpost

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Kernville, California

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17603762431

Visit website

KRVAA The Station: Espresso, Books and More

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Wofford Heights, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17604780077

Visit website

KRVAA The Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Wofford Heights, California

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+17604780077

Visit website

Airport Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kernville, California

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17603762852

Visit website

Inspire Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Lodi, California

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12093278030

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Merced, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Chowchilla, California

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fresno, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484309

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Madera, California

+18888074522

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fresno, California

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

1.4 mi from route

Gallo Center for the Arts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Modesto, California

+12093382100

Visit website

Inspiration Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.8 mi from route ~12 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 57 and 288.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

57 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | CA 99 / Golden State Highway

Merge onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

144.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward Avenue 7

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 144 Toward Avenue 7

166.7 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99

Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99 toward CA 99

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward CA 99

254.3 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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.

288.2 mi into trip | ~5h 45m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.82 one way

$121.64 round trip

$5.31/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.52	$63.16	$126.33
premium	$5.67	$64.84	$129.67
diesel	$4.80	$54.89	$109.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.2	1	$30.52	$13.95
Efficient EV	72.7	0	$25.44	$11.63
EV Truck/SUV	116.3	1	$40.70	$18.60

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Wofford Heights, CA

Evening in Wofford Heights on Monday

Local time

5:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

W 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 2:01PM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 12:53PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Destination

Laguna, CA

Evening in Laguna on Monday

Local time

5:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

89°F

Sunny

WSW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 2:01PM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 12:53PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

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

9 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

5h 51m 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?

The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, balancing open highway cruising with other road types. You'll encounter the Golden State Highway and CA 99 for significant portions, contributing to the 49% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 89.5 miles on the Golden State Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While much of the route involves consistent travel, the 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll also experience transitions between different types of roadways as you progress toward Laguna.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 89.5 mi on Golden State Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57 miles in near CA 99 / Golden State Highway.

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 16 significant decision points across 290.7 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 57 miles (CA 99 / Golden State Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.7 miles (CA 99 / Northbound California State Route 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,132 ft 27 ft

Total Climb

519 ft

Total Descent

3,178 ft

Highest Point

3,132 ft

~20.8 mi in

Elevation Range

3,105 ft

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 Wofford Heights, CA to Laguna, CA, road signs begin pointing toward Avenue 7 along the way.

Avenue 7

144.8 mi in | ~2h 59m

About the Cities

Starting in Wofford Heights, 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 5h 51m. Total distance: 290.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.5 miles on Golden State Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 20 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 Laguna, 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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laguna, CA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Wofford Heights, CA to Laguna, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

KRVAA The Station: Espresso, Books and More

Richmaid Restaurant

Cheryl's Diner

Big Blue Bear

McNally's Outpost

KRVAA The Station: Espresso, Books and More

KRVAA The Station

Airport Cafe

Inspire Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

EV Connect Charging Station

7Charge Charging Station

Highway Patrol Weigh Station

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

C. H. Warlow Rest Area

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Southbound

Enoch Christoffersen Rest Area - Northbound

United Park

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

EZ Trip Travel Center

Valley Fuel Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

TA

Ahmed's Exxon

Rest Area

Gallo Center for the Arts

Inspiration Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wofford Heights, CA

Laguna, CA

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 51m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Wofford Heights, CA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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