Trip from Laguna, CA to Los Banos, CA

Q: How long is the trip from Laguna, CA to Los Banos, CA?

The drive from Laguna, CA to Los Banos, CA covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 152, Franklin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 57.1 miles from Laguna, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Laguna, CA to Los Banos, CA?

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

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

114.1 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 30m

10 AM

2h 18m

12 PM

2h 16m

3 PM

2h 19m

5 PM

2h 29m

8 PM

2h 6m

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❤️

Los Banos, CA

César O'neill

Trip Overview

Spanning 114.1 miles, the journey from Laguna to Los Banos is a straightforward excursion that typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes to complete. Because this trip is designed as a single-day commitment, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an affordable transit between these two Pacific Coast locations. Navigating through Mapleview Way, November Drive, and Seasons Drive will get you from point A to point B efficiently. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in one go or take breaks as your personal schedule allows.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.1 miles from Laguna, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entire 114.1-mile distance. The route lacks any extended highway stretches, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Mapleview Way. You should prepare for a steady rhythm of turns and transitions as you move between the local thoroughfares. This path prioritizes local navigation, so stay alert as the road character shifts frequently throughout the 2-hour and 11-minute duration.

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

There are about 18 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 101.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

347 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

367 ft

Total Descent

276 ft

Highest Point

347 ft

~66.6 mi in

Elevation Range

335 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 152. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 114.1 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 0.1 miles (November Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Seasons Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | November Drive

Turn right onto November Drive

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Seasons Drive

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

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.

6 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 5 / Westside Freeway

Merge onto I 5 / Westside Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Westside Freeway	101.2 mi	1h 49m
CA 152	6.6 mi	9m
Franklin Boulevard	2.3 mi	4m
Hood Franklin Road	1.2 mi	2m
Elk Grove Boulevard	1 mi	1m
Foulks Ranch Drive	0.7 mi	1m
Seasons Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
Laguna Park Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 101.2 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Los Banos, 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 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

55 mi · 59 min · Westside Freeway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto CA 152; CA 33

6.6 mi · 9 min · CA 152; CA 33

Turn left onto 6th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 6th Street

Arrive at destination

6th Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to hit the road when local traffic is lightest to ensure you maintain your estimated 2-hour and 11-minute travel time. Because the route consists entirely of local roads like November Drive and Seasons Drive, keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between these main arteries. With no mandatory stops built into the itinerary, you can easily pace the drive to suit your own comfort level. Factor your $16 fuel budget into your pre-trip planning to ensure a smooth, worry-free departure from Laguna.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 57.1 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.2 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 57.1 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Banos, 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 114.1 miles and 2h 11m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 101.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.1 mi from Laguna, CA · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lathrop, CA

57 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

Modesto, CA

Fuel and coffee

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

Lathrop, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.1 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 101.2 miles.

Arriving in Los Banos, CA

The final approach into Los Banos, 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 Los Banos, 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

$26.42 one way

$52.85 round trip

$5.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$6.07	$27.25	$54.50
premium	$6.24	$28.04	$56.09
diesel	$5.64	$25.35	$50.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.2	$11.98	$5.48
Efficient EV	28.5	$9.98	$4.56
EV Truck/SUV	45.6	$15.97	$7.30

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Laguna, CA

Afternoon in Laguna on Sunday

Local time

2:16 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 6:50AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 6:49AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Destination

Los Banos, CA

Afternoon in Los Banos on Sunday

Local time

2:16 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

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

2h 11m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Los Banos, CA covers 114.1 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 152, Franklin Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.1 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 $26.42 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.