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Trip from Riverbank, CA to Laguna, CA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

city in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Riverbank, CA

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Downtown Laguna, CA, CA

Laguna, CA

Tori Pezzulla❤️

Trip Overview

The drive from Riverbank, CA to Laguna, CA covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Patterson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on CA 99. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.31 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 66.6 miles, with most of the trip on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 54 miles on CA 99.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 54 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CA 99 and Kiernan Avenue. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Patterson Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 66.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Patterson Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Patterson Road

At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Road

Navigation decision point

6
30.2 mi into trip | ~39m 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.
8
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 287 Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road
5
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | Mapleview Way

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

Navigation decision point

5
66.6 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | Fall Breeze Court

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CA 99 54 mi 1h 2m
Kiernan Avenue 3.7 mi 5m
Patterson Road 3.3 mi 5m
Tully Road 1.5 mi 2m
Laguna Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Ladd Road 1 mi 1m
Bruceville Road 0.3 mi <1m
Seasons Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: CA 99 — 54 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Santa Fe Street

64 ft · 8 sec · Santa Fe Street
2

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 3rd Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Patterson Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Patterson Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto CA 108

2.7 mi · 4 min · Patterson Road
5

Continue on Ladd Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Ladd Road
6

Turn left onto Tully Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Tully Road
7

Turn right onto CA 219

3.7 mi · 5 min · Kiernan Avenue
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge onto CA 99

20 mi · 23 min · CA 99
10

Keep slight left at fork onto CA 99

34 mi · 39 min · CA 99
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 287 Toward Laguna Boulevard, Bond Road Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto Laguna Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Laguna Boulevard
Use the left / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto Bruceville Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14

Turn right onto Seasons Drive

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Seasons Drive
15

Turn right onto November Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · November Drive
16

At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

155 ft · 12 sec · Mapleview Way
17

Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

183 ft · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court
18

Arrive at destination

Fall Breeze Court

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Riverbank, CA · 43m into the drive

Downtown August, CA, CA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

August, CA

33 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

Ripon, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

August, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Riverbank, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.31 one way

$30.62 round trip

$5.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $6.02 $15.77 $31.55
premium $6.18 $16.20 $32.39
diesel $5.61 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Riverbank, CA

Late night in Riverbank on Friday

Local time

12:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laguna, CA

Late night in Laguna on Friday

Local time

12:52 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1h 24m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Riverbank, CA to Laguna, CA covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are CA 99, Kiernan Avenue, Patterson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Riverbank, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles (Patterson Road): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (CA 99): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Riverbank, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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