How far is Bishop, CA from Laguna, CA?

The driving distance from Bishop, CA to Laguna, CA is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.56 mi
05h 34m
Flight
180.57 mi
290.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.57 mi
Kilometers
290.6 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.56 mi
Kilometers
430.59 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM PDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Laguna
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
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
South Lake Tahoe
CA

City in California

From Bishop
138.1 mi
02h 47m
To Laguna
129.4 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bishop and Laguna.

  1. 1

    Start on May Street

    16 m · 10 sec · May Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    774 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Line Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Barlow Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sierra Highway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · North Sierra Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sinclair Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Sinclair Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Emigrant Street

    2635 ft · 41 sec · Emigrant Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 395

    39.8 mi · 51 min · Route 395

  9. 9

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Luther Pass Road

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Luther Pass Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    66 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    89 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Power Inn Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Calvine Road

    790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard

    2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleview Way

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Luther Pass Road
100 mi · 37%
North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi · 33%
Route 395
39.8 mi · 15%
Power Inn Road
6.51 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
West Line Street
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Luther Pass Road

Exit the roundabout

89 mi · 01h 52m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87 mi
180.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lake Tahoe
02h 47m from Bishop
Leave By
5:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bishop and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bishop to Laguna?

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

South Lake Tahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Bishop and 129.4 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 5:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.46 one way or $108.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bishop and Mostly Clear near Laguna.

Stop Ideas Near South Lake Tahoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Lake Tahoe, 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 South Lake Tahoe.

BUS

South Lake Tahoe, California

3 mi away
1000 Emerald Bay Road
BUS

Stateline Transit Center, California

5 mi away
4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd
BUS

Stateline, NV

6 mi away
169 Highway 50
RAIL

Truckee station

47 mi away
10065 Donner Pass Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 180.57 mi (290.6 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Inyo County, California, United States

Population3,778
Coordinates37.3635400, -118.3951100
Altitude1264
CountryUnited States
Laguna

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: May Street (-118.39511, 37.363564)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $54.46
Round trip
$108.92
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $54.46 $108.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $57.26 $114.53
Premium $6.24 $58.93 $117.87
Diesel $7.57 $71.43 $142.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishop and Laguna. The current time is 00:19:05.

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.