Origin
Mira Monte, CA
Late night in Mira Monte on Saturday
Local time
12:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6h 19m
Distance
360.8 mi
581 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$83
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
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6 AM
6h 20m
8 AM
6h 45m
10 AM
6h 29m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 30m
5 PM
6h 44m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mira Monte, CA
Robert So
Laguna, CA
Tori Pezzulla❤️
Trip Overview
The drive from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA covers 360.8 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tico Road, West Lomita Avenue, Maricopa Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.93 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180.4 miles from Mira Monte, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 360.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 360.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tico Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 6h 19m, 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 Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tico Road | — | — |
| West Lomita Avenue | — | — |
| Maricopa Highway | — | — |
| Poso Street | — | — |
| California Street | — | — |
| West Side Highway | — | — |
| Taft Highway | — | — |
| SR 119 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Tico Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mira Monte, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on Cruzero Street
89 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cruzero Street
2
Turn left onto Tico Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tico Road
3
Turn straight
171 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn slight right onto West Lomita Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lomita Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Maricopa Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Maricopa Highway
6
Continue on Poso Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Poso Street
7
Turn left onto California Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
California Street
8
Continue on West Side Highway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Side Highway
9
Continue on Taft Highway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Taft Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 119/SR43 Taft Hwy Roundabout
11
Exit the rotary onto Enos Lane
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Enos Lane
12
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
199 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
Westside Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Westside Freeway
26 mi
·
27 min
·
Westside Freeway
15
Keep left to continue on Westside Freeway
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Elk Grove Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Elk Grove Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Foulks Ranch Drive
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 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
·
30 sec
·
November Drive
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
154 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mapleview Way
23
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fall Breeze Court
24
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180.4 miles from Mira Monte, CA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.4 miles or 3h 9m 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 16m
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mira Monte, CA
This is one driving day of about 360.8 miles and 6h 19m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180.4 mi from Mira Monte, CA · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180.4 miles from Mira Monte, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.93 one way
$165.85 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $85.46 | $170.91 |
| premium | $6.18 | $87.74 | $175.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.66 | $159.32 |
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: 126.2 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 | 108.2 | 1 | $37.88 | $17.32 |
| Efficient EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144.3 | 1 | $50.51 | $23.09 |
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.
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
12:58 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
6h 19m 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 360.8 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tico Road, West Lomita Avenue, Maricopa Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180.4 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 $82.93 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mira Monte, CA to Laguna, CA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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