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Trip from Laguna, CA to Century City, CA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 54m

Distance

371.5 mi

598 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$85

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 43m ★
6 AM
6h 55m
8 AM
7h 18m
10 AM
7h 3m
12 PM
7h 0m
3 PM
7h 4m
5 PM
7h 16m
8 PM
6h 48m

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 Century City, CA, CA

Century City, CA

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Laguna, CA to Century City, CA covers 371.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, I 405 Truck for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.7 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.39 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

185.8 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 371.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 54m highway drive covering 371.5 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. The longest continuous stretch is about 282.7 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 282.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and I 5 Truck. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near J8 / Franklin Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 371.5 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto J8 / Franklin Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
288.7 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in | I 5 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
351.1 mi into trip | ~6h 27m in | I 5 Truck

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck toward I 405 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 158 Toward I 405 South
7
369.1 mi into trip | ~6h 48m in

Take the exit toward CA 2: Santa Monica Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward CA 2: Santa Monica Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 282.7 mi 5h 3m
I 5 Truck 58.6 mi 1h 7m
I 405 Truck 17.7 mi 20m
Golden State Freeway 4.1 mi 4m
Franklin Boulevard 2.3 mi 4m
Santa Monica Boulevard 1.7 mi 4m
Hood Franklin Road 1.2 mi 2m
Elk Grove Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 282.7 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Century City, 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 · 28 sec · November Drive
4

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Seasons Drive
5

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive
6

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
7

Turn right onto E12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
8

Turn left onto J8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto J8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
12

Merge onto I 5

45 mi · 49 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

0.8 mi · 48 sec · Westside Freeway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

237 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

4.1 mi · 4 min · Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 5 Truck
Exit 158 Toward I 405 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405 Truck

18 mi · 20 min · I 405 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 55A Toward CA 2: Santa Monica Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn left onto CA 2; US 66 Hist

1.7 mi · 4 min · Santa Monica Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Turn right onto Century Park West

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Century Park West
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto Century Woods Drive

199 ft · 17 sec · Century Woods Drive
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left

253 ft · 11 sec
24

Arrive at destination

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 185.8 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.7 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 82 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.8 miles or 3h 25m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Century City, 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 371.5 miles and 6h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 Westside Freeway for about 282.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 185.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 3h 25m into the drive

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

186 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.

Popular next leg

Bakersfield, CA to Century City, CA

109.5 mi · 2h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Ripon, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mendota, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.8 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 Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.7 miles.

Arriving in Century City, CA

The final approach into Century City, 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 Century City, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

The Santa Monica Mountains offer easy access to surprisingly wild places. Experience the famous beaches of Malibu or explore more than 500 miles of trails. The park abounds with historical and cultura...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 358.7
View on nps.gov
César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 281.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$85.39 one way

$170.77 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $87.99 $175.98
premium $6.18 $90.34 $180.69
diesel $5.61 $82.02 $164.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$85

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 130 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 111.5 1 $39.01 $17.83
Efficient EV 92.9 1 $32.51 $14.86
EV Truck/SUV 148.6 1 $52.01 $23.78

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

43 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Thursday

Local time

3:30 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Century City, CA

Afternoon in Century City on Thursday

Local time

3:30 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

2 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 54m 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 Laguna, CA to Century City, CA covers 371.5 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, I 405 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.8 miles from Laguna, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.39 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 21 significant decision points across 371.5 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 3.4 miles (J8 / Franklin Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.7 miles (I 5 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Century City, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and César E. Chávez National Monument.

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