Origin
Yucaipa, CA
Evening in Yucaipa on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yucaipa, CA to Laguna, CA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
8h 18m
Distance
444.8 mi
716 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$102
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 11m
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6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 34m
10 AM
8h 24m
12 PM
8h 22m
3 PM
8h 25m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yucaipa, CA
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Laguna, CA
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Trip Overview
This 444.8-mile journey from Yucaipa, CA to Laguna, CA is designed for a 2-day trip, taking an estimated 8 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. You'll spend most of your time on major freeways, with 95% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $102. With two planned stops and a longest continuous stretch of 285.8 miles on the Westside Freeway, this route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience across the Pacific Coast region. It's a significant distance, making an overnight split highly recommended to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
222.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 95% of the 444.8 miles utilizing major freeways like the Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway, along with I-5 Truck. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is a substantial 285.8 miles on the Westside Freeway. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently, with the character of the drive remaining consistent for extended periods. While not a winding scenic byway, the efficiency of the highway system allows for steady progress toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 285.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Westside Freeway and Foothill Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.5 miles in near I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 444.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
30.5 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46 mi into trip
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~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CA 57 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward CA 57 North
8
69.3 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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I 210 / Foothill Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210 / Foothill Freeway toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
7
154.4 mi into trip
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~3h 1m in
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I 5 / Westside Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5 / Westside Freeway toward I 5 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North
7
440.2 mi into trip
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~8h 8m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Freeway | 285.8 mi | 5h 7m |
| Foothill Freeway | 43.9 mi | 50m |
| I 5 Truck | 37.1 mi | 42m |
| Golden State Freeway | 22.3 mi | 25m |
| San Bernardino Freeway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| I-10 Metro ExpressLanes | 9.3 mi | 9m |
| CA 57 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Westside Freeway
— 285.8 mi, about 5h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yucaipa, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
65 ft
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2 sec
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2nd Street
2
Enter roundabout onto Yucaipa Boulevard
131 ft
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2 sec
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Yucaipa Boulevard
3
Continue on Yucaipa Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Yucaipa Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Oak Glen Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Oak Glen Road
5
Take the ramp onto I 10 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 10 West
Toward I 10 West
6
Merge onto I 10
13 mi
·
14 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
14 mi
·
15 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 EXPR
9.3 mi
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9 min
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I-10 Metro ExpressLanes
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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San Bernardino Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
San Bernardino Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
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San Bernardino Freeway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward CA 57: Santa Ana
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward CA 57 North
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on CA 57
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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CA 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 25C
Toward I 210 West: Pasadena
18
Merge onto I 210
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 210
26 mi
·
29 min
·
Foothill Freeway
Exit 26A
Toward I 210 West: Sacramento
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 5 Truck
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 5 Truck
Exit 161A
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5 Truck
36 mi
·
41 min
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I 5 Truck
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Golden State Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
226 mi
·
4 hr 1 min
·
Westside Freeway
Toward I 5 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
26 mi
·
27 min
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Westside Freeway
26
Keep left at fork onto I 5
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Westside Freeway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 506
Toward Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto E12
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Elk Grove Boulevard
Use the left / uturn lanes.
29
Turn left onto Foulks Ranch Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Foulks Ranch Drive
Use the left lane.
30
At end of road, turn right onto Laguna Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Laguna Park Drive
31
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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Seasons Drive
32
Turn left onto November Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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November Drive
33
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft
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12 sec
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Mapleview Way
34
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft
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8 sec
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Fall Breeze Court
35
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour and 18-minute drive, splitting it over two days is the way to go. Aim to depart early to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With two stops recommended, plan your first day to cover roughly half the distance, ensuring you find comfortable rest areas. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without a major break is 285.8 miles on the Westside Freeway, and budget approximately $102 for fuel costs.
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 drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.4 miles or 4h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 222.4 miles or 4h 14m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 8m
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 Yucaipa, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yucaipa, CA
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Laguna, CA
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Yucaipa, CA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Westside Freeway for about 285.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 222.4 mi from Yucaipa, CA · 4h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
222 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Santa Clarita, CAOvernight Options
Night 1
222 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Santa Clarita, CA after about 222 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 222.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Westside Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Laguna, CA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$102.23 one way
$204.47 round trip
$5.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.02 | $105.35 | $210.70 |
| premium | $6.18 | $108.17 | $216.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.21 | $196.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$102
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$232–$342
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 155.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.70 | $21.35 |
| Efficient EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.92 | $17.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.9 | 2 | $62.27 | $28.47 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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
Evening in Laguna on Tuesday
Local time
5:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Yucaipa, CA to Laguna, CA covers 444.8 miles and takes about 8h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westside Freeway, Foothill Freeway, I 5 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 222.4 miles from Yucaipa, CA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.23 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 is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 444.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.5 miles (I 10 EXPR / I-10 Metro ExpressLanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (I 210 / Foothill Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Yucaipa, CA to Laguna, CA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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