Bishop, CA to Laguna, CA is 276.4 miles and takes about 5h 59m via US 50, North Sierra Highway, and Route 395, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within California, moving from a more inland, high desert feel near Bishop towards the coast. With a single recommended day, it's a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, suitable for a single-day transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.2 miles from Bishop, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 50
89 mi
1h 52m
North Sierra Highway
87.4 mi
1h 44m
Route 395
39.8 mi
51m
CA 89
28.8 mi
41m
Luther Pass Road
11.1 mi
15m
Power Inn Road
6.5 mi
11m
CA 88
5.8 mi
7m
Bruceville Road
2.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 89 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, CA and Laguna, CA.
1
Start on May Street
54 ft·9 sec·May Street
2
Turn left onto US 395; US 6 Hist
0.1 mi·30 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CA 168
1.5 mi·2 min·West Line Street
4
Turn right onto North Barlow Lane
1.0 mi·1 min·North Barlow Lane
5
Turn left onto US 395
87 mi·1 hr 44 min·North Sierra Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Sinclair Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Sinclair Street
7
Turn left onto Emigrant Street
0.5 mi·40 sec·Emigrant Street
8
Continue on US 395
40 mi·51 min·Route 395
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto CA 89
18 mi·25 min·CA 89
10
At end of road, turn right onto CA 89
11 mi·16 min·CA 89
11
Turn left onto CA 88; CA 89
5.8 mi·7 min·CA 88; CA 89
12
Turn right onto CA 89
11 mi·15 min·Luther Pass Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 50
217 ft·9 sec·US 50
14
Continue on US 50
89 mi·1 hr 52 min·US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 9Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CA 16
0.4 mi·49 sec·Howe Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Power Inn Road
6.5 mi·11 min·Power Inn Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto Calvine Road
0.1 mi·15 sec·Calvine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Cosumnes River Boulevard
0.5 mi·54 sec·Cosumnes River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto Bruceville Road
2.7 mi·5 min·Bruceville Road
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto Seasons Drive
0.3 mi·50 sec·Seasons Drive
22
Turn right onto November Drive
0.1 mi·29 sec·November Drive
23
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
155 ft·12 sec·Mapleview Way
24
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
183 ft·8 sec·Fall Breeze Court
25
Arrive at destination
Fall Breeze Court
Trip Plan
For this 5h 59m drive, leaving Bishop, CA in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended day and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in when you stop. Consider making your one stop around the halfway point for fuel and a break. The most significant stretch is 89 miles on US 50, so plan your fuel intake accordingly before entering that section, especially if you're starting with less than a full tank.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.2 miles from Bishop, CA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laguna, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bishop, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishop, CA
This is one driving day of about 276.4 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Bishop, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 89 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 276.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|US 395 / North Sierra Highway
Turn left onto US 395 / North Sierra Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
265.4 mi into trip|~5h 38m in
Take the exit toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward CA 16 East: Power Inn Road, Howe Avenue
6
272.6 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|Calvine Road
Turn right onto Calvine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
276.4 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Mapleview Way
At end of road, turn left onto Mapleview Way
Navigation decision point
5
276.4 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Fall Breeze Court
Turn left onto Fall Breeze Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.87 one way
$133.74 round trip
$6.15/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$6.34
$68.98
$137.96
premium
$6.50
$70.69
$141.38
diesel
$6.28
$68.29
$136.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.9
1
$29.02
$13.27
Efficient EV
69.1
0
$24.19
$11.06
EV Truck/SUV
110.6
1
$38.70
$17.69
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Bishop, CA
Late night
in Bishop on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 6 to 10 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 10:14PM PDT until October 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 10:05PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Destination
Laguna, CA
Late night
in Laguna on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Light Rain Likely
SSE 3 mph60% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued October 21 at 10:14PM PDT until October 22 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued October 21 at 10:05PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Devils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 38.1
Park Closure: Reds Meadow Road Access Restrictions in 2026
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yose...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$35
near mile 66.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 59% of your time on highways. The longest continuous stretch without needing to change roads is 89 miles on US 50. Expect a mixed-surface drive, transitioning from potentially faster highway sections to more varied road types. This means you'll notice shifts in driving pace and the surrounding environment as you progress.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 395 / North Sierra Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 20 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 395 / North Sierra Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 265.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.6 miles (Calvine Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 395 / North Sierra Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 265.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.6 miles (Calvine Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Devils Postpile National Monument and Yosemite National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laguna, CA before the return drive.
