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

The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to Oakland, CA is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
283.12 mi
05h 51m
Flight
211.14 mi
339.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.14 mi
Kilometers
339.8 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.12 mi
Kilometers
455.63 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM PDT
Return by in West Bishop
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 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 Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Tuolumne City
CA

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

From West Bishop
140 mi
02h 55m
To Oakland
143.1 mi
02h 55m

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
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tioga Road

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Tioga Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Oak Flat Road

    8.4 mi · 17 min · Big Oak Flat Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 120

    25.5 mi · 38 min · Highway 120

  7. 7

    Continue on New Priest Grade Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Priest Grade Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Old Priest Grade

    1.9 mi · 6 min · Old Priest Grade

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Priest Grade Road

    12.6 mi · 16 min · New Priest Grade Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Yosemite Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Valley Home Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lon Dale Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Lon Dale Road

  14. 14

    Continue on California Street

    1000 ft · 30 sec · California Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Yosemite Avenue

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2490 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    18 mi · 21 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Castro Valley Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Castro Valley Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 880 North

    2051 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Nimitz Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Street, Lakeside Drive

    1226 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1685 ft · 49 sec · Oak Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1523 ft · 46 sec · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Harrison Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    1058 ft · 49 sec · 14th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tioga Road
58.6 mi · 21%
New Priest Grade Road
38.4 mi · 14%
Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
29.7 mi · 10%
Highway 120
25.6 mi · 9%
Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 5%
Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuolumne City
02h 55m from West Bishop
Leave By
5:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Bishop and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Tuolumne City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from West Bishop and 143.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 5:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.63 one way or $115.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Bishop and Chance Light Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Tuolumne City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tuolumne City, 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 Tuolumne City.

BUS

Yosemite National Park (White Wolf), California

44 mi away
Old Tioga ROad at Highway 120 East
BUS

Yosemite National Park (Crane Flat), California

45 mi away
Old Tioga Pass Highway (Highway 120 East)
BUS

Midpines, California

52 mi away
6979 Highway 140
BUS

El Portal, California

53 mi away
11136 Highway 140

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bishop and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 211.14 mi (339.8 km).

West Bishop

#1 West Bishop

Census-designated place in Inyo County, California

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

#2 Oakland

The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.

Population424,891
Coordinates37.8043700, -122.2708000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Hill Road (-118.455115, 37.361238)
End: 14th Street (-122.270903, 37.804207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.82 L · about $57.63
Round trip
$115.26
19.98 gal · 75.64 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $57.63 $115.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $60.60 $121.20
Premium $6.24 $62.37 $124.74
Diesel $7.57 $75.59 $151.19

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 Oakland. The current time is 04:31:48.

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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.