Bishop to Dallas is 402.2 miles and takes about 7h 31m via Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I 35E, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across the Texas plains, offering a straightforward path from one major city to another. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a solid option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll encounter a good amount of highway driving, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B.
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
201.1 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 5m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,007 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,783
Quietest
2 AM
~579 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 51 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 Dallas, TX.
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Start on US 77 Business
1.9 mi·2 min·US 77 Business
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Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi·4 min·County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi·15 min·County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi·43 sec·County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi·2 min
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
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Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi·2 min·Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on US 77
13 mi·14 min·U.S. Highway 77
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Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi·1 min·I 37; US 77; I 69E
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Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi·1 min
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Continue on I 37
18 mi·18 min·I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
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Turn right onto TX 359
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 359
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At end of road, turn left onto US 181
0.8 mi·55 sec·South 8th Street
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Continue on US 181
40 mi·45 min·US Highway 181 South
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Continue on US 181
1.2 mi·1 min·South Sunset Strip Drive
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Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239
0.8 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239
233 ft·3 sec·East Main Street
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Continue on FM 792
8.4 mi·10 min·Helena Road
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Turn straight onto TX 80
24 mi·25 min·State Highway 80
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Continue on TX 80
1.0 mi·2 min·South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on TX 80; TX 97
31 mi·35 min·State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10 mi·11 min·US 183
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Continue on US 183
4.9 mi·8 min·South Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
0.2 mi·16 sec·United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·35 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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Merge onto TX 130 Toll
59 mi·54 min·Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 35 North: WacoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 35
65 mi·1 hr 6 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35
6.6 mi·7 min·South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi·33 min·Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
58 mi·1 hr·I 35E
Toward I 35E: DallasUse the slight right lane.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 429AToward Continental AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto Continental Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Continental Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
433 ft·10 sec·North Lamar Street
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Arrive at destination
North Lamar Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour drive time, leaving Bishop in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Dallas before dark. You'll have two recommended stops, which can help break up the 402.2 miles. The longest stretch is just under 100 miles, so plan one of your stops around that point. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, keep an eye on your gauge, especially as you pass through the 97.7-mile section on Purple Heart Trail where services might be less frequent. Having a full tank before starting the longest stretch is a good idea.
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 201.1 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 4h 5m 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 88 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.1 miles or 4h 5m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, 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 402.2 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 179.9 and 401.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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179.9 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
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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
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343.6 mi into trip|~6h 28m in|I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
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401.7 mi into trip|~7h 29m in
Take the exit toward Continental Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 429A
Toward Continental Avenue
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401.9 mi into trip|~7h 30m in|Continental Avenue
Turn right onto Continental Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.09 one way
$110.18 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg141 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$61.53
$123.07
premium
$4.23
$66.90
$133.80
diesel
$4.80
$75.94
$151.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 140.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
120.7
1
$42.23
$19.31
Efficient EV
100.6
1
$35.19
$16.09
EV Truck/SUV
160.9
2
$56.31
$25.74
Gas CO2
141 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Bishop, TX
Night
in Bishop on Monday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Dallas, TX
Night
in Dallas on Monday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:53PM CDT until July 20 at 6:00AM 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
2 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
7h 31m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 305.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 68% of this 402.2-mile trip is on highways, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on the open road. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in highway is 97.7 miles along Purple Heart Trail. Expect some transitions from highway cruising to surface roads as you navigate through different stretches of Texas. You'll notice the frequent exits and merging traffic typical of routes connecting major metropolitan areas.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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?
9/10
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 179.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 402.2 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 179.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 343.6 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
777 ft62 ft
Total Climb
1,017 ft
Total Descent
651 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~229.8 mi in
Elevation Range
715 ft
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 Dallas, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.
Dallas, with a population of more than 1.3 million residents, is the ninth largest city in the United States and the third largest in the state of Texas. It is an impressive melting pot of culture and character. Boasting high-end luxury hotels, innumerable fine dining spots, and one of the busiest airports in the world, Dallas maintains an upscale ethos reflected by an affluent population, world-class museums, and a shimmering modern skyline. Its history was marred by the infamous assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, but there is more historic and contemporary heritage to be discovered in the city.
As a center of the oil and cotton industries in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Dallas was a classic American boom town and remains one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
Top landmarks
•Dallas Museum of Art — art museum in Dallas, Texas
•Texas School Book Depository — building in Dallas, Texas, United States
•George W. Bush Presidential Center — Presidential library and museum for U.S. President George W. Bush, located in Da...
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 31m. Total distance: 402.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 31m 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Dallas, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 179.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 343.6 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dallas, TX before the return drive.
