Origin
Del Rio, CA
Afternoon in Del Rio on Thursday
Local time
4:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Del Rio, CA to Laguna, CA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Del Rio, CA
Ezequiel Barroso
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Del Rio, CA to Laguna, CA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Carver Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 62.7 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 54 miles on CA 99.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 54 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Thunderbird Drive.
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 62.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (Thunderbird Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Thunderbird Drive
Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
Navigation decision point
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 54 mi | 1h 2m |
| Kiernan Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Carver Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Laguna Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Thunderbird Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bruceville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Seasons Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| November Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 54 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Del Rio Drive
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
Del Rio Drive
2
Turn right onto Thunderbird Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Thunderbird Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Carver Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Carver Road
4
Turn right onto CA 219
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Kiernan Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto CA 99
20 mi
·
23 min
·
CA 99
7
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
34 mi
·
39 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 287
Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Seasons Drive
12
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
November Drive
13
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
14
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
15
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from Del Rio, CA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.4 miles from Del Rio, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.41 one way
$28.82 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| premium | $6.18 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:26 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
20 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 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Del Rio, CA to Laguna, CA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Carver Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 miles from Del Rio, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Thunderbird Drive): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Del Rio, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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