The journey
Travel south through the Owens Valley before turning west toward the Lake Isabella area and the southern Central Valley.
Make it your day
Set out
Begin in Bishop and choose your route toward Porterville, California.
Along the way
Travel south through the Owens Valley before turning west toward the Lake Isabella area and the southern Central Valley. The mountain-road portion deserves more time than the map distance alone suggests.
Arrive
Finish in Porterville, California. This is a one-way journey; a return drive is not included.
Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.