Sequoia park Questions

Hello.

Im visiting Usa on september for work and thinking of visiting sequoia park on the previous days.

Im probably arriving on thursday 7am to LAX driving to sequoia national park and spend 1 night to comeback on late that friday to LA.

Do you think that will be enought for visiting the sequoia forest and general sherman. Or should I definitly add an extra day.

Also where do you recomend to stay I will probably rent a car so I was thinking looking for a nice place where i can save some money and drive to the park.

Thank you