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Trip from Bishop, TX to Arlington, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 39m
Distance
405.6 mi
653 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 30m
★
6 AM
7h 40m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 45m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Arlington, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bishop, TX to Arlington, TX is 405.6 miles and takes about 7h 39m via Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I-35W, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With only two recommended stops and a mostly highway profile, it's designed for efficient travel. Consider this trip if you're looking to cover ground quickly between these two points in Texas.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202.8 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35W | 45.1 mi | 47m |
| US Highway 181 South | 40.2 mi | 45m |
| State Highway 80 North | 30.8 mi | 35m |
| State Highway 80 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| I 37 | 19.7 mi | 19m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,461 veh/hr typical · worst 3,169
Quietest
2 AM
~387 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on US 77 Business
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 77 Business
2
Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
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County Road 10
3
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
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15 min
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County Road 79
4
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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County Road 18
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
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2 min
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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57 sec
7
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
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2 min
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Driscoll Bypass
8
Continue on US 77
13 mi
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14 min
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U.S. Highway 77
9
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 37; US 77; I 69E
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue on I 37
18 mi
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18 min
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I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
13
Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi
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16 min
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State Highway 359
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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South 8th Street
15
Continue on US 181
40 mi
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45 min
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US Highway 181 South
16
Continue on US 181
1.2 mi
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1 min
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South Sunset Strip Drive
17
Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West Main Street
18
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft
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3 sec
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East Main Street
19
Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi
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10 min
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Helena Road
20
Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi
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25 min
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State Highway 80
21
Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Nixon Avenue
22
Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi
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35 min
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State Highway 80 North
23
Continue on US 183
10 mi
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11 min
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US 183
24
Continue on US 183
4.9 mi
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8 min
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South Colorado Street
25
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
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16 sec
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United States Highway 183
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
27
Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi
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54 min
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Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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49 sec
Toward I 35 North: Waco
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto I 35
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
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7 min
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South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
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33 min
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Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W
45 mi
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47 min
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I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Use the slight left lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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58 sec
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
Use the slight left lane.
35
Merge onto I 20
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork onto I 20
4.6 mi
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4 min
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Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on West Interstate 20
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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West Interstate 20
39
Turn left onto FM 157
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157
1.7 mi
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2 min
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South Cooper Street
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto Spur 303
0.5 mi
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50 sec
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West Pioneer Parkway
Use the right lane.
42
Turn left onto South Center Street
1.2 mi
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2 min
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South Center Street
Use the left lane.
43
Continue on South Mesquite Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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South Mesquite Street
44
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Abram Street
45
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 39m estimated drive time, leaving early in the morning from Bishop is your best bet to complete this trip in one day. With only two recommended stops, you have flexibility in where you choose to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $59, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. A good point to consider a longer break or overnight stay if needed would be around the halfway mark, though this route is very doable in a single day if you depart before sunrise.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202.8 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 4h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 89 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.8 miles or 4h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bishop, TX 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishop, TX
This is one driving day of about 405.6 miles and 7h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Bishop, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.8 miles from Bishop, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hill County Northbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Hill County Southbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Ascent Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Bell County Northbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Bell County Southbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Village of Salado Visitors Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Salado, Texas
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12549478634
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 238.9 and 399.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
238.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North: Waco
7
343.6 mi into trip
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~6h 28m in
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I 35W
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
7
388.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 45B
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
7
389.1 mi into trip
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~7h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 20 East: Dallas
8
399.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 28m in
Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
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 449A
Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.55 one way
$111.11 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $62.05 | $124.11 |
| premium | $4.23 | $67.47 | $134.93 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $76.58 | $153.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.7 | 1 | $42.59 | $19.47 |
| Efficient EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.49 | $16.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.2 | 2 | $56.78 | $25.96 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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.
Origin
Bishop, TX
Morning in Bishop on Monday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 14 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Arlington, TX
Morning in Arlington on Monday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 5 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 39m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 307.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 65% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The highway portions will likely feel like cruising, while the remaining 35% will be on surface roads. Expect to encounter a number of exits and merges as you transition between these road types, particularly as you approach the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.7 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 238.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 405.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 238.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 343.6 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
728 ft
62 ft
Total Climb
907 ft
Total Descent
364 ft
Highest Point
728 ft
~376.6 mi in
Elevation Range
666 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bishop, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Skidmore
45.1 mi in
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~1h 4m
Waco
179.9 mi in
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~3h 45m
About the Cities
Starting in Bishop, TX
Full guide →Arriving in Arlington, TX
Full guide →Founded 1876
Arlington is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex metropolitan area, in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of almost 400,000 (2019), it is Texas' seventh largest, and the third largest in the Metroplex. Arlington is south of the sprawling DFW International Airport.
Top landmarks
- • Six Flags Over Texas — amusement park
- • Mini Mine Train — Steel roller coaster
- • Arlington Museum of Art — art museum in Texas, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 39m. Total distance: 405.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Arlington, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 238.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 343.6 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 388.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Arlington, TX before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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