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

The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Laguna, CA is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.91 mi
05h 03m
Flight
177.66 mi
285.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.66 mi
Kilometers
285.92 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.91 mi
Kilometers
448.86 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM PDT
Return by in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bishop
2026-04-19T04:31
Arrive Laguna
Sun, Apr 19, 9:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
South Lake Tahoe
CA

City in California

From West Bishop
136.6 mi
02h 31m
To Laguna
142.3 mi
02h 31m

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
74°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ed Powers Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ed Powers Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    84.4 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sinclair Street

    549 ft · 13 sec · Sinclair Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Emigrant Street

    2635 ft · 41 sec · Emigrant Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 395

    39.8 mi · 51 min · Route 395

  7. 7

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Luther Pass Road

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Luther Pass Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    66 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    89 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  13. 13

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

    1530 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Howe Avenue

    2225 ft · 49 sec · Howe Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Power Inn Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Power Inn Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Calvine Road

    790 ft · 16 sec · Calvine Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard

    2731 ft · 55 sec · Cosumnes River Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bruceville Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Bruceville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seasons Drive

    1694 ft · 50 sec · Seasons Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto November Drive

    541 ft · 30 sec · November Drive

  21. 21

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

    47 m · 12 sec · Mapleview Way

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Fall Breeze Court

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fall Breeze Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West 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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Luther Pass Road
100 mi · 36%
Route 395
39.8 mi · 14%
Power Inn Road
6.51 mi · 2%
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi · 1%
Ed Powers Road
1.36 mi
Red Hill Road
1.25 mi
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.3 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lake Tahoe
02h 31m from West Bishop
Leave By
6:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Bishop and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Laguna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.9 miles (448.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 136.6 miles from West Bishop and 142.3 miles from Laguna.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.3 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 6:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.77 one way or $113.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Bishop and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain 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 West Bishop and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 177.66 mi (285.92 km).

West Bishop

#1 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

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

#2 Laguna

A city located in Orange County, California.

Population1,370,232
Coordinates38.4210200, -121.4238400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Hill Road (-118.455115, 37.361238)
End: Fall Breeze Court (-121.42396, 38.421309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.26 L · about $56.77
Round trip
$113.53
19.68 gal · 74.52 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $56.77 $113.53
Mid-grade $6.07 $59.69 $119.38
Premium $6.24 $61.43 $122.86
Diesel $7.57 $74.46 $148.92

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 Laguna. The current time is 04:31:52.

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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.