How far is West Bishop, CA from San Jose, CA?
The driving distance from West Bishop, CA to San Jose, CA is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bishop and San Jose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bishop and San Jose.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 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 right onto Big Oak Flat Road
8.4 mi · 17 min · Big Oak Flat Road
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Continue on Highway 120
25.5 mi · 38 min · Highway 120
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Continue on New Priest Grade Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Priest Grade Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Priest Grade
1.9 mi · 6 min · Old Priest Grade
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Priest Grade Road
12.6 mi · 16 min · New Priest Grade Road
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Continue straight
25 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto North Yosemite Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Yosemite Avenue
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Continue on Valley Home Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valley Home Road
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Continue on Lon Dale Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Lon Dale Road
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Continue on California Street
1000 ft · 30 sec · California Street
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Continue on Yosemite Avenue
10.8 mi · 16 min · Yosemite Avenue
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Turn left
2490 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 120 West: Manteca, San Francisco
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Westside Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Robert T. Monagan Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Robert T. Monagan Freeway
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Continue on Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
12.9 mi · 15 min · Arthur H. Breed Junior Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 84: Isabel Avenue, Portola Avenue
1611 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Isabel Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Isabel Avenue
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Continue on Vallecitos Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Vallecitos Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 South: Fremont, San Jose
2276 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 262
866 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 262: Northwestern Polytechnic University, Warm Springs District
1597 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mission Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Mission Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Nimitz Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Nimitz Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, North First Street
991 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Julian Street
151 m · 18 sec · West Julian Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
60 m · 7 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bishop and San Jose.
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 Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bishop to San Jose?
The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.6 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 140.4 miles from West Bishop and 147.7 miles from San Jose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 5:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Bishop and Chance Light Rain near San Jose.
Stop Ideas Near Tuolumne City
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 Tuolumne City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bishop and San Jose. Straight-line distance: 188.93 mi (304.05 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 San Jose
The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,013,616 |
| Coordinates | 37.3393900, -121.8949600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Market Street (-121.894962, 37.339389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $63.49 | $126.98 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $76.96 | $153.91 |
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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