How far is Fresno, CA from Bishop, CA?
The driving distance from Fresno, CA to Bishop, CA is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fresno and Bishop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fresno and Bishop.
-
1
Start on East Washington Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto North First Street
1702 ft · 49 sec · North First Street
-
3
Turn right onto East Tulare Avenue
807 ft · 16 sec · East Tulare Avenue
-
4
Turn slight right onto Divisadero Street
103 m · 11 sec · Divisadero Street
-
5
Take the ramp right
1506 ft · 37 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
-
7
Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
-
8
Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
50.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
-
9
Continue on Wawona Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Wawona Road
-
10
Continue on Wawona Road
697 ft · 24 sec · Wawona Road
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wawona Road
40 m · 3 sec · Wawona Road
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto Wawona Road
26.2 mi · 48 min · Wawona Road
-
13
Turn straight onto Southside Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southside Drive
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on El Capitan Drive
2255 ft · 47 sec · El Capitan Drive
-
15
Turn straight onto Northside Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · Northside Drive
-
16
Turn right onto Big Oak Flat Road
9.5 mi · 21 min · Big Oak Flat Road
-
17
Turn right onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road
-
18
Continue straight
18 mi · 21 min
-
19
Continue straight
43.6 mi · 51 min
-
20
Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane
-
21
Turn left onto West Line Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street
-
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
774 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
-
23
Turn right onto May Street
16 m · 2 sec · May Street
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · May Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fresno and Bishop.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tioga Road
Turn right onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fresno and Sunny near Bishop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fresno to Bishop?
The road trip is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Bootjack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Fresno and 112.3 miles from Bishop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.5 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 5:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.75 one way or $91.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fresno and Sunny near Bishop.
Stop Ideas Near Bootjack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bootjack.
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa, California
Midpines, California
El Portal, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fresno and Bishop. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.09 km).
#1 Fresno
The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area.
| Population | 530,267 |
| Coordinates | 36.7477300, -119.7723700 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bishop
City in Inyo County, California, United States
| Population | 3,778 |
| Coordinates | 37.3635400, -118.3951100 |
| Altitude | 1264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bishop (-118.39511, 37.36354)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $45.75 | $91.50 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $48.10 | $96.21 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $49.51 | $99.01 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $60.01 | $120.01 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.