How far is West Bishop, CA from Los Angeles, CA?

The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Los Angeles, CA is about 262.2 miles (422 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
262.24 mi
04h 41m
Flight
228.93 mi
368.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.93 mi
Kilometers
368.42 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.24 mi
Kilometers
422.03 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM PDT
Return by in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bishop
2026-04-19T03:18
Arrive Los Angeles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Indian Wells
CA

Town in California

From West Bishop
134.9 mi
02h 20m
To Los Angeles
127.4 mi
02h 20m

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
78°F
Sunday

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 Los Angeles.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bishop and Los Angeles.

  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 right to continue on Aerospace Highway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Aerospace Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Midland Trail

    22 mi · 25 min · Midland Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    20 mi · 23 min · Aerospace Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Sierra Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Aerospace Highway

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Aerospace Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    48.2 mi · 53 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Antelope Valley Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2606 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Golden State Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South

    1354 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 170 South: Hollywood

    2508 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Hollywood Freeway

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Hollywood Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway

    636 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Aliso Street

    125 m · 18 sec · West Aliso Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    1455 ft · 36 sec · North Spring Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    108 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 40%
Antelope Valley Freeway
49.6 mi · 19%
Aerospace Highway
42.1 mi · 16%
Midland Trail
22 mi · 8%
Hollywood Freeway
16.2 mi · 6%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
7.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
228.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Wells
02h 20m from West Bishop
Leave By
7:36 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Bishop and Sunny near Los Angeles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bishop to Los Angeles?

The road trip is about 262.2 miles (422 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.9 miles from West Bishop and 127.4 miles from Los Angeles.

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

The direct path is about 228.9 miles (368.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 7:36 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.36 one way or $106.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Wells, 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 Indian Wells.

BUS

Mojave, California

73 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

79 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

109 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Lancaster, California

110 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bishop and Los Angeles. Straight-line distance: 228.93 mi (368.42 km).

West Bishop

#1 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

Population2,607
Coordinates37.3610400, -118.4551100
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Los Angeles

#2 Los Angeles

The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

Population3,970,219
Coordinates34.0522300, -118.2436800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Hill Road (-118.455115, 37.361238)
End: West 1st Street (-118.243569, 34.052341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.03 L · about $53.36
Round trip
$106.73
18.5 gal · 70.06 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $53.36 $106.73
Mid-grade $6.07 $56.11 $112.22
Premium $6.24 $57.75 $115.50
Diesel $7.57 $69.99 $139.99

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 Los Angeles. The current time is 03:18:20.

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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.