How far is Long Beach, CA from Bishop, CA?
The driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Bishop, CA is about 290 miles (466.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m 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 43m.
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.
City in Kern County, 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 Long Beach and Bishop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Bishop.
-
1
Start on East Ocean Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Ocean Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto North Golden Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · North Golden Avenue
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
761 ft · 19 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Shoreline Drive
2800 ft · 48 sec · Shoreline Drive
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 710 North
1984 ft · 32 sec
-
6
Merge slight right onto Seaside Freeway
2683 ft · 42 sec · Seaside Freeway
-
7
Continue on Long Beach Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North, I 405 South: Santa Monica, San Diego
697 ft · 11 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North, I 710: Long Beach Freeway North, Santa Monica
855 ft · 21 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1348 ft · 33 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North: Santa Monica
1500 ft · 37 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 North
1656 ft · 41 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto San Diego Freeway
40.8 mi · 47 min · San Diego Freeway
-
14
Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 Truck North, CA 14 Truck
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on CA 14 North: Palmdale, Lancaster
45.7 mi · 53 min
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
-
18
Continue on Sierra Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway
-
19
Turn right onto Aerospace Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway
-
20
Continue on Midland Trail
22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail
-
21
Continue on Aerospace Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Aerospace Highway
-
22
Merge slight right onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
-
23
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
24
Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
-
25
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
26
Continue on South Edwards Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street
-
27
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
28
Continue on North Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
-
29
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
30
Continue on El Camino Sierra
5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra
-
31
Continue on South Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
-
32
Turn right onto May Street
16 m · 2 sec · May Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · May Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Bishop.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
56.1 mi · 01h 05m
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 Long Beach and Sunny near Bishop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Bishop?
The road trip is about 290 miles (466.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?
California City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Long Beach and 144.8 miles from Bishop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 5:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.02 one way or $118.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Beach and Sunny near Bishop.
Stop Ideas Near California City
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 California City.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Bishop. Straight-line distance: 248.77 mi (400.35 km).
#1 Long Beach
The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
| Population | 454,681 |
| Coordinates | 33.7669600, -118.1892300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $59.02 | $118.03 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $62.06 | $124.11 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $63.87 | $127.73 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $77.41 | $154.82 |
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.