Trip from Laguna, CA to Fillmore, CA

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

357.3 mi

575 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 27m ★

6 AM

6h 39m

8 AM

7h 3m

10 AM

6h 47m

12 PM

6h 45m

3 PM

6h 48m

5 PM

7h 1m

8 PM

6h 31m

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

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Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Fillmore, CA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Laguna to Fillmore, expect a full day behind the wheel covering 357.3 miles. The journey takes approximately 6 hours and 38 minutes to complete, making it a demanding but manageable single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive to reach your destination. Budget about $49 for fuel to account for the total distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region, you will remain in a familiar coastal environment for the duration of the trip. Given the intensity of the driving, one day is sufficient, provided you are prepared for a steady pace without unnecessary delays.

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

178.6 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 357.3-mile distance. The character of the road is technical and requires constant engagement, as you transition through the various segments of Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive. You will not find long, straight stretches here, so prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering over high-speed travel. This is a journey for those who prefer an active driving style over the passive experience of a major freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 early in the drive near Mapleview Way.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 357.3 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: near the start (Mapleview Way): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mapleview Way

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

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.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

337.6 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in

Take the exit toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 172 Toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Westside Freeway	282.7 mi	5h 3m
I 5 Truck	48.8 mi	55m
East Telegraph Road	12.7 mi	16m
Henry Mayo Drive	4.3 mi	5m
Franklin Boulevard	2.3 mi	4m
Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway	1.3 mi	1m
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 Fillmore, CA.

Start on Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 10 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Turn right onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 10 sec · Mapleview Way

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · November Drive

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Seasons Drive

Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Laguna Park Drive

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive

Turn right onto E12

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elk Grove Boulevard

Turn left onto J8

1.1 mi · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto J8

1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hood Franklin Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Merge onto I 5

45 mi · 49 min · Westside Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

0.8 mi · 48 sec · Westside Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 5

237 mi · 4 hr 13 min · Westside Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 Truck

49 mi · 55 min · I 5 Truck

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 172 Toward CA 126 West: Newhall Ranch Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CA 126

1.3 mi · 1 min · Korean War Veterans' Memorial Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto CA 126

4.3 mi · 5 min · Henry Mayo Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on CA 126

13 mi · 16 min · East Telegraph Road

Continue on CA 126

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ventura Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto A Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · A Street

Arrive at destination

A Street

Trip Plan

To tackle this 6-hour and 38-minute drive effectively, aim for an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours. Since the route involves only one planned stop, ensure you choose a location that allows you to refuel and stretch comfortably, keeping your $49 fuel budget in mind. Given the technical nature of these local roads, staying alert is critical; avoid rushing through the winding sections of November Drive or Seasons Drive. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so monitor your fatigue levels closely throughout the day. A smart strategy is to map out your single stop ahead of time to maintain your momentum and ensure you reach Fillmore before dark.

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 178.6 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 3h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 178.6 miles or 3h 18m 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 26m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Laguna, 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 Laguna, CA

This is one driving day of about 357.3 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 178.6 mi from Laguna, CA · 3h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fresno, CA

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

Manteca, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Modesto, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 178.6 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 Fillmore, CA

The final approach into Fillmore, 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 Fillmore, 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

$82.74 one way

$165.48 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$85.33	$170.66
premium	$6.24	$87.82	$175.64
diesel	$5.64	$79.38	$158.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	107.2	1	$37.52	$17.15
Efficient EV	89.3	1	$31.26	$14.29
EV Truck/SUV	142.9	1	$50.02	$22.87

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fillmore, CA

Afternoon in Fillmore on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

PDT

Current temp

50°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

22 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

6h 38m 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 Fillmore, CA covers 357.3 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westside Freeway, I 5 Truck, East Telegraph 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 178.6 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 $82.74 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.

The route from Laguna, CA to Fillmore, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Laguna, CA to Fillmore, CA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fillmore, CA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Laguna, CA

Fillmore, CA

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 38m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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