Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Thursday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Templeton, CA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
258.1 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Templeton, CA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Embarking from Laguna, CA, this 258.1-mile journey to Templeton, CA, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 59 minutes. With 89% of the drive on highways, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $59. Passing through the Pacific Coast region for both your origin and destination, this route offers a direct path north, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
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
129 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 258.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 89% of its length consisting of high-speed roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 184.5 miles primarily on the Westside Freeway. While the majority of the drive is on faster roads, you will also navigate sections of CA 41 and East Laneva Boulevard, offering a slight change of pace before reaching your final destination. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal technical sections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 184.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and CA 41. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 258.1 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 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 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mapleview Way
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
6
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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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
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~1h 2m in
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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.
7
190.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 319
Toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
6
251.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 101
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 184.5 mi | 3h 18m |
| CA 41 | 45.2 mi | 56m |
| East Laneva Boulevard | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Skyline Boulevard | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| El Camino Real | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hood Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 184.5 mi, about 3h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Templeton, 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
138 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 319
Toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CA 269
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Lassen Avenue
17
Continue on CA 269
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Skyline Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn left onto CA 33
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
East Laneva Boulevard
19
Turn right onto CA 41
19 mi
·
25 min
·
CA 41
20
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 41
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
CA 41
21
Keep slight right at fork onto CA 41; CA 46
24 mi
·
28 min
·
CA 41; CA 46
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 101
23
Merge onto US 101; CA 46
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
El Camino Real
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward North Main Street
25
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
26
Turn right
160 ft
·
11 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this roughly 5-hour drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 184.5 miles, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break, but it's wise to plan for one around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the long highway segment, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $59 makes budgeting straightforward for this trip.
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 129 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.5 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 57 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129 miles or 2h 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 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Templeton, 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 258.1 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 184.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129 mi from Laguna, CA · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 184.5 miles.
Arriving in Templeton, CA
The final approach into Templeton, 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 Templeton, 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
$59.32 one way
$118.64 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $61.13 | $122.26 |
| premium | $6.18 | $62.77 | $125.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.99 | $113.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.10 | $12.39 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.58 | $10.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.13 | $16.52 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Templeton, CA
Evening in Templeton on Thursday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
26 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 59m 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 Templeton, CA covers 258.1 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, CA 41, East Laneva 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 129 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 $59.32 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 258.1 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.
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.
The route from Laguna, CA to Templeton, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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