Origin
Laguna, CA
Morning in Laguna on Friday
Local time
9:28 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Laguna, CA to Woodville, CA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
216.6 mi
349 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 3m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Woodville, CA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
This 216.6-mile drive from Laguna to Woodville, California, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily following CA 99 and the Golden State Highway, it's a highway-focused experience with 91% of the route on major roadways. With an estimated fuel cost of $50, this trip is an efficient way to travel between two points in the Pacific Coast region. You'll find it's a straightforward journey, well-suited for a direct trip without the need for an overnight stop.
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
108.3 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 216.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 216.6-mile journey, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roads like CA 99 and the South Sacramento Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 150.3 miles on CA 99, offering a consistent pace. This route's character is defined by its efficiency and directness, making it less about varied scenery and more about covering distance smoothly. You'll spend most of your time on these high-speed corridors.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CA 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and South Sacramento Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Laguna 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 16 significant decision points across 216.6 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 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Laguna Boulevard
Turn right onto Laguna Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
48.3 mi into trip
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~58m in
|
CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
157.6 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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CA 99
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
198.6 mi into trip
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~3h 47m in
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CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99 / Golden State Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
204.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward Paige Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 85
Toward Paige Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CA 99 | 150.3 mi | 2h 49m |
| South Sacramento Freeway | 46 mi | 53m |
| Golden State Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Road 152 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Avenue 192 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Spacer Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Avenue 168 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Turner Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
CA 99
— 150.3 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Woodville, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laguna Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto CA 99
46 mi
·
53 min
·
South Sacramento Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
109 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
41 mi
·
44 min
·
CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Golden State Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 85
Toward Paige Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Blackstone Street
198 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Blackstone Street
14
Turn left onto East Paige Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Paige Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on East Foster Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Foster Drive
16
Turn right onto Turner Drive
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Turner Drive
17
Continue on Road 124
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Road 124
18
Continue on Spacer Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Spacer Drive
19
Continue on Avenue 192
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue 192
20
Turn right onto J15
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Road 152
21
Turn left onto J46
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue 168
22
Turn right onto Road 167
397 ft
·
17 sec
·
Road 167
23
Arrive at destination
Road 167
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 16-minute duration, you can comfortably tackle this 216.6-mile drive in one day. Departing early in the morning will allow you to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight hours. With a longest stretch of 150.3 miles on CA 99, plan for at least one fuel stop before you get low, especially considering the $50 estimated fuel cost. While there's only one recommended stop, the highway-focused nature means rest areas are generally frequent along CA 99, so keep an eye out for signage indicating services.
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 108.3 miles from Laguna, CA, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.3 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 48 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.3 miles or 2h 6m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, 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 216.6 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 CA 99 for about 150.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.3 mi from Laguna, CA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before CA 99 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.3 miles.
Arriving in Woodville, CA
The final approach into Woodville, 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 Woodville, 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
$49.78 one way
$99.57 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $51.30 | $102.60 |
| premium | $6.18 | $52.67 | $105.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.40 |
| Efficient EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.95 | $8.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Woodville, CA
Morning in Woodville on Friday
Local time
9:28 AM
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
4h 16m 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 Woodville, CA covers 216.6 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CA 99, South Sacramento Freeway, Golden State Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.3 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 $49.78 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 16 significant decision points across 216.6 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 0.8 miles (Laguna Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 157.6 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Laguna, CA to Woodville, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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