How far is West Bishop, CA from Fresno, CA?
The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Fresno, CA is about 219 miles (352.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bishop and Fresno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bishop and Fresno.
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Start on Red Hill Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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Turn right onto Ed Powers Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ed Powers Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
23 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right
596 ft · 8 sec
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Take the ramp straight
87 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right
736 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp straight
111 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Oak Flat Road
9.5 mi · 21 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Continue on Northside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Northside Drive
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Continue on Southside Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Southside Drive
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Turn right onto Wawona Road
26.2 mi · 48 min · Wawona Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wawona Road
33 m · 2 sec · Wawona Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wawona Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wawona Road
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Continue on Southern Yosemite Highway
50.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Southern Yosemite Highway
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Continue on Yosemite Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Yosemite Freeway
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Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Dwight David Eisenhower Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McKinley Avenue
1218 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East McKinley Avenue
1986 ft · 58 sec · East McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto North First Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North First Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
21 m · 3 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bishop and Fresno.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Tioga Road
Turn left 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 West Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bishop to Fresno?
The road trip is about 219 miles (352.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 109.1 miles from West Bishop and 110 miles from Fresno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.9 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 6:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Fresno.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bishop and Fresno. Straight-line distance: 84.09 mi (135.33 km).
#1 West Bishop
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 37.3610400, -118.4551100 |
| Altitude | 1342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Washington Avenue (-119.77237, 36.747738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $46.89 | $93.78 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $48.26 | $96.52 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $58.49 | $116.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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