Origin
Agua Dulce, CA
Evening in Agua Dulce on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Agua Dulce, CA to Laguna, CA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 45m
Distance
358.9 mi
578 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 34m
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6 AM
6h 46m
8 AM
7h 9m
10 AM
6h 54m
12 PM
6h 52m
3 PM
6h 55m
5 PM
7h 8m
8 PM
6h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Agua Dulce, CA to Laguna, CA covers 358.9 miles and takes about 6h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Westside Freeway, Golden State Freeway, Sierra Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 285.8 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
179.5 miles from Agua Dulce, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 45m highway drive covering 358.9 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Golden State Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 285.8 miles on Westside Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westside Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 285.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Golden State Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near Soledad Canyon Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 358.9 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 10.8 miles (Soledad Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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Soledad Canyon Road
Turn right onto Soledad Canyon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
46.4 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Golden State Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.6 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North
7
354.4 mi into trip
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~6h 35m in
Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
354.6 mi into trip
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~6h 36m in
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E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 285.8 mi | 5h 7m |
| Golden State Freeway | 47.8 mi | 54m |
| Sierra Highway | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Newhall Ranch Road | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Davenport Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Soledad Canyon Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Agua Dulce Canyon Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 285.8 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Darling Road
173 ft
·
12 sec
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Darling Road
2
Turn left onto Agua Dulce Canyon Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Agua Dulce Canyon Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Agua Dulce Canyon Road
0.5 mi
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54 sec
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Agua Dulce Canyon Road
4
Turn right onto Davenport Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Davenport Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 Hist
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Sierra Highway
6
Turn right onto Soledad Canyon Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Soledad Canyon Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto Valley Center Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Valley Center Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto Golden Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Golden Valley Road
9
Continue on Newhall Ranch Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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Newhall Ranch Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Sacramento
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
26 mi
·
29 min
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Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
226 mi
·
4 hr 1 min
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Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Westside Freeway
15
Keep left at fork onto I 5
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Laguna Park Drive
20
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Seasons Drive
21
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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November Drive
22
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
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Mapleview Way
23
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
24
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.5 miles from Agua Dulce, CA, or about 3h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.5 miles or 3h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Agua Dulce, 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 Agua Dulce, CA
This is one driving day of about 358.9 miles and 6h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Agua Dulce, 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 Westside Freeway for about 285.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.5 mi from Agua Dulce, CA · 3h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.5 miles from Agua Dulce, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.8 miles.
Arriving in Laguna, CA
The final approach into Laguna, CA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laguna, CA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.49 one way
$164.98 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $85.01 | $170.01 |
| premium | $6.18 | $87.28 | $174.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.24 | $158.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.7 | 1 | $37.68 | $17.23 |
| Efficient EV | 89.7 | 1 | $31.40 | $14.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.6 | 1 | $50.25 | $22.97 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
8:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°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
23 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
6h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Agua Dulce, CA to Laguna, CA covers 358.9 miles and takes about 6h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Golden State Freeway, Sierra Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.5 miles from Agua Dulce, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 358.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (Soledad Canyon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles (I 5 / Golden State Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.6 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Agua Dulce, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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