Origin
Laguna, CA
Evening in Laguna on Friday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
372.3 mi
599 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Mission Canyon, CA
Get Lost Mike
The drive from Laguna, CA to Mission Canyon, CA covers 372.3 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mapleview Way, November Drive, Seasons Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.2 miles from Laguna, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 372.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 7h 24m drive with frequent turns across 372.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laguna, CA to Mission Canyon, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleview Way | — | — |
| November Drive | — | — |
| Seasons Drive | — | — |
| Laguna Park Drive | — | — |
| Foulks Ranch Drive | — | — |
| Elk Grove Boulevard | — | — |
| Franklin Boulevard | — | — |
| Hood Franklin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna, CA and Mission Canyon, CA.
Start on Fall Breeze Court
Turn right onto Mapleview Way
Turn right onto November Drive
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn left onto Laguna Park Drive
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
Turn left onto Franklin Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Boulevard
Turn right onto Hood Franklin Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward CA 269: Lassen Avenue
Turn right onto South Lassen Avenue
Continue on Skyline Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Laneva Boulevard
Turn right
Keep slight right
Keep slight right
Take the exit left toward US 101
Merge slight left onto El Camino Real
Continue on Cabrillo Highway
Continue on El Camino Real
Take the exit slight right toward CA 154: Los Olivos, Lake Cachuma
Turn left onto Chumash Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chumash Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Chumash Highway
Turn slight right onto CA 192: Highway 192
Turn left onto Foothill Road
Turn left onto Tye Road
Turn left onto Cheltenham Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cheltenham Road
Turn right onto Dorking Place
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.2 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mission Canyon, CA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laguna, CA
This is one driving day of about 372.3 miles and 7h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.2 mi from Laguna, CA · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.2 miles from Laguna, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mission Canyon, 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 Mission Canyon, CA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$85.57 one way
$171.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $88.18 | $176.36 |
| premium | $6.18 | $90.54 | $181.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $82.20 | $164.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.09 | $17.87 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.9 | 1 | $52.12 | $23.83 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Laguna on Friday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Mission Canyon on Friday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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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