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

The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.5 miles (395.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
288.63 mi
05h 48m
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
288.63 mi
Kilometers
464.51 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM PDT
Return by in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bishop
2026-04-19T03:11
Arrive Anaheim
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
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 West 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
Ridgecrest
CA

City in California

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Hill Road

    97 m · 15 sec · Red Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  8. 8

    Continue on North Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Edwards Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Red Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles

    848 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 36%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
103 mi · 36%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
27.4 mi · 9%
Pomona Freeway
16.4 mi · 6%
Orange Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardi
5.62 mi · 2%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
245.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgecrest
02h 54m from West Bishop
Leave By
5:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Anaheim.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 144.5 miles from West Bishop and 144.2 miles from Anaheim.

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 43.1 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 $58.73 one way or $117.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 West Bishop and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 245.49 mi (395.08 km).

West Bishop

#1 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Population2,607
Coordinates37.3610400, -118.4551100
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 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
Start: West Bishop (-118.45511, 37.36104)
End: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $58.73
Round trip
$117.46
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $58.73 $117.46
Mid-grade $6.07 $61.75 $123.50
Premium $6.24 $63.55 $127.11
Diesel $7.57 $77.03 $154.06

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 West Bishop and Anaheim. The current time is 03:11:32.

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.