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Trip from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

360.2 mi

580 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 52m ★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Mira Monte, CA, CA

Mira Monte, CA

Robert So

Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA covers 360.2 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Westside Freeway, Maricopa Highway, Taft Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.2 miles on Westside Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.79 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

180.1 miles from Mira Monte, CA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 3m. Total distance: 360.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 7h 3m highway drive covering 360.2 miles, with most of the trip on Westside Freeway and Maricopa Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 259.2 miles on Westside Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 259.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Maricopa Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 96.4 miles in near I 5 / Westside Freeway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 360.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 96.4 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 355.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 355.9 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
96.4 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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.
7
355.6 mi into trip | ~6h 53m in

Take the exit toward Elk Grove Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 506 Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
6
355.9 mi into trip | ~6h 54m in | E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard

Turn right onto E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
358.9 mi into trip | ~6h 59m in | Foulks Ranch Drive

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
360.1 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in | Mapleview Way

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westside Freeway 259.2 mi 4h 38m
Maricopa Highway 69.6 mi 1h 35m
Taft Highway 16.7 mi 23m
West Side Highway 5.7 mi 7m
Elk Grove Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Enos Lane 2 mi 2m
West Lomita Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Tico Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Westside Freeway — 259.2 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mira Monte, CA and Laguna, CA.

1

Start on Cruzero Street

89 ft · 9 sec · Cruzero Street
2

Turn left onto Tico Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tico Road
3

Turn straight

170 ft · 8 sec
4

Turn slight right onto West Lomita Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Lomita Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto CA 33

70 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Maricopa Highway
6

Continue on CA 33; CA 166

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Poso Street
7

Turn left onto CA 33

0.4 mi · 51 sec · California Street
8

Continue on CA 33

5.7 mi · 7 min · West Side Highway
9

Continue on CA 119

17 mi · 23 min · Taft Highway
10

Enter roundabout onto CA 43

310 ft · 4 sec · Enos Lane
11

Continue on CA 43

1.9 mi · 2 min · Enos Lane
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
13

Merge onto I 5

199 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Westside Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

26 mi · 27 min · Westside Freeway
15

Keep left at fork onto I 5

35 mi · 37 min · Westside Freeway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 506 Toward Elk Grove Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto E12

3.0 mi · 5 min · Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18

Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
19

At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Laguna Park Drive
20

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Seasons Drive
21

Turn left onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
22

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
23

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
24

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.1 miles from Mira Monte, CA, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.2 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 79 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 180.1 miles or 3h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mira Monte, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mira Monte, CA

This is one driving day of about 360.2 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Mira Monte, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 259.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180.1 mi from Mira Monte, CA · 3h 44m into the drive

city and county seat of Kern County, California, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bakersfield, CA

180 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

Bakersfield, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mendota, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 180.1 miles from Mira Monte, 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 259.2 miles.

Arriving in Laguna, CA

The final approach into Laguna, 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 Laguna, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 180.1

Coalinga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 180.1

Coalinga, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 154.4

Kettleman City, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Range Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 154.4

Kettleman City, California

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333872643

Visit website

Lake Casitas Recreation Area

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ventura, California

+18056491122

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$82.79 one way

$165.58 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $85.31 $170.63
premium $6.18 $87.60 $175.19
diesel $5.61 $79.53 $159.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 108.1 1 $37.82 $17.29
Efficient EV 90.1 1 $31.52 $14.41
EV Truck/SUV 144.1 1 $50.43 $23.05

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Mira Monte, CA

Late night in Mira Monte on Saturday

Local time

2:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Saturday

Local time

2:43 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 3m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA covers 360.2 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Westside Freeway, Maricopa Highway, Taft 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 180.1 miles from Mira Monte, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 360.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 96.4 miles (I 5 / Westside Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 355.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 355.9 miles (E12 / Elk Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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