Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Susanville, CA
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
203.6 mi
328 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Susanville, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Laguna to Susanville, expect a journey covering 203.6 miles that typically takes about 4 hours and 21 minutes. This route is well-suited for a single-day commitment, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $47 for fuel will keep you covered for the duration of the trip. You will remain within the Pacific Coast region throughout your travel, moving between these two California locations. The drive is straightforward enough to handle in one go, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach Susanville directly.
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
101.8 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 65% of your time spent on major routes like Deer Creek Highway, CA 70, and CA 36. You should prepare for a varied driving experience that transitions across these different road types. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on Deer Creek Highway, which features a 52.3-mile stretch that stands as your longest uninterrupted segment. Expect a mix of open road and highway transit that requires consistent attention as you navigate the transition between these primary thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deer Creek Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Deer Creek Highway and CA 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 203.6 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
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 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
9
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5: Redding
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 5: Redding
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysvill...
8
34.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CA 70
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70 toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Towns Along This Route
Between Laguna, CA and Susanville, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe, Redding, Marysville, Oroville and Chester.
Lake Tahoe
12.2 mi in
|
~16m
Redding
14.7 mi in
|
~19m
Marysville
22.1 mi in
|
~28m
|
via CA 99
Oroville
34.6 mi in
|
~43m
|
via CA 70
Chester
103.5 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Highway | 52.3 mi | 1h 9m |
| CA 70 | 52 mi | 1h |
| CA 36 | 29.5 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 36 East | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| CA 99 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Golden State Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Westside Freeway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Deer Creek Highway
— 52.3 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Susanville, 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
·
25 sec
·
November Drive
4
Turn left onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Seasons Drive
5
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bruceville Road
6
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Bond Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bond Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward CA 99 North: Sacramento
9
Merge onto CA 99
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 50 West, US 50 East: San Francisco, South Lake Tahoe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 50 West: San Francisco
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital City Freeway
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5: Los Angeles, Redding
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 5 North: Redding
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 5: Redding
Use the none lane.
16
Merge onto I 5
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 99
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Golden State Highway
Toward CA 99 North, CA 70: Yuba City, Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on CA 99
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bernie Richter Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 70
22 mi
·
25 min
·
CA 70
Toward CA 70 North: Marysville, Oroville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
5th Street
21
Turn left onto B Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
B Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on CA 70
30 mi
·
35 min
·
CA 70
Use the left / none lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 149
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
CA 149
Use the straight lane.
24
Merge onto CA 99
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward CA 32: Orland, Chester
26
Turn right onto CA 32
52 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Deer Creek Highway
Use the right lane.
27
At end of road, turn right onto CA 36; CA 89
18 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 36 East
28
Enter roundabout onto CA 36
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
CA 36
29
Continue on CA 36
29 mi
·
39 min
·
CA 36
30
Turn right onto Foss Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Foss Street
31
Arrive at destination
Foss Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 21-minute drive, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic periods. Since the itinerary includes a single planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the remaining distance. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $47, so it is wise to top off your tank before hitting the longer highway sections. Given the structure of the route, your main priority should be maintaining a steady pace along the 203.6-mile path. Flexibility is on your side with this duration, so feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal travel style.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.8 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.8 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Susanville, 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.
+
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 203.6 miles and 4h 21m.
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 Deer Creek Highway for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.8 mi from Laguna, CA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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
Arriving in Susanville, CA
The final approach into Susanville, 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 Susanville, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.15 one way
$94.30 round trip
$5.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.07 | $48.62 | $97.25 |
| premium | $6.24 | $50.04 | $100.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.23 | $90.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| Efficient EV | 50.9 | 0 | $17.81 | $8.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.50 | $13.03 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Susanville, CA
Evening in Susanville on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°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
4h 21m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Susanville, CA covers 203.6 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Deer Creek Highway, CA 70, CA 36. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.8 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 $47.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 23 significant decision points across 203.6 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laguna, CA and Susanville, CA, road signs point toward Lake Tahoe, Redding, Marysville, Oroville and Chester.
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