How far is Anaheim, CA from West Bishop, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to West Bishop, CA is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.04 mi
05h 49m
Flight
245.49 mi
395.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.49 mi
Kilometers
395.08 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.04 mi
Kilometers
463.56 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgecrest
CA

City in California

From Anaheim
144.2 mi
02h 54m
To West Bishop
143.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and West Bishop.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and West Bishop.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

    2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Red Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    36.7 mi · 43 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Line Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Red Hill Road

    97 m · 8 sec · Red Hill Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Hill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and West Bishop.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 36%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
103 mi · 36%
Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 6%
Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 6%
Orange Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
9.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

66.7 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
02h 54m from Anaheim
Leave By
5:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near West Bishop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to West Bishop?

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ridgecrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Anaheim and 143.8 miles from West Bishop.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Mostly Sunny near West Bishop.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgecrest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgecrest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgecrest.

BUS

Mojave, California

78 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

89 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Barstow Harvey House

99 mi away
685 North First Avenue
BUS

Barstow (Bus), California

102 mi away
1611 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and West Bishop. Straight-line distance: 245.49 mi (395.08 km).

Anaheim

#1 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
West Bishop

#2 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Population2,607
Coordinates37.3610400, -118.4551100
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: West Bishop (-118.45511, 37.36104)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.48 L · about $58.67
Round trip
$117.34
20.34 gal · 76.96 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.67 $117.34
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.69 $123.38
Premium $6.24 $63.49 $126.98
Diesel $7.57 $76.96 $153.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and West Bishop. The current time is 04:26:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.