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Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
176.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Redding, CA to Laguna, CA covers 176.9 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tehama Street, I 5 South, Cascade Wonderland Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from Redding, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 53m drive with frequent turns across 176.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tehama Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cascade Wonderland Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westside Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Capital City Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Redding, CA and Laguna, CA.
Start on South Market Street
Turn left onto Tehama Street
Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Sacramento
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
Continue on Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: South Lake Tahoe, San Francisco
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fresno
Merge slight left onto Capital City Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 Business East, CA 99 South: Reno, Fresno
Take the exit slight right toward CA 99 South: Fresno
Merge slight left onto South Sacramento Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Cosumnes River Boulevard, Calvine Road
Turn right onto Cosumnes River Boulevard
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
Turn right onto November Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Redding, 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 Redding, CA
This is one driving day of about 176.9 miles and 2h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Redding, CA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$24.03 one way
$48.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $26.81 | $53.63 |
| premium | $4.15 | $28.90 | $57.81 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $26.12 | $52.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.77 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Redding on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Laguna on Saturday
Local time
3:54 AM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Davis, CA
88 mi in
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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