Trip from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 21m

Distance

393.3 mi

633 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 11m ★

6 AM

7h 22m

8 AM

7h 43m

10 AM

7h 29m

12 PM

7h 27m

3 PM

7h 30m

5 PM

7h 42m

8 PM

7h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bishop, TX

Jeff Stapleton

city and county seat of Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, TX

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Trip Overview

This 425.5-mile journey from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX is designed as a single-day adventure, estimated to take about 6 hours and 18 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving in sight, making it a more involved, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $65, and with just one recommended stop, it's manageable for a determined driver. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent, albeit local, road experience across Texas. Consider this a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than a passive cruise.

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

196.6 miles from Bishop, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Purple Heart Trail	97.7 mi	1h 39m
Pickle Parkway	58.5 mi	54m
I 35W	49.2 mi	51m
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 60 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~2,844 veh/hr typical · worst 3,686

Quietest

2 AM

~446 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 Fort Worth, TX.

Start on US 77 Business

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 77 Business

Continue on County Road 10

1.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

Turn left onto County Road 79

4.0 mi · 15 min · County Road 79

Turn left onto County Road 18

0.2 mi · 43 sec · County Road 18

Turn sharp right

1.1 mi · 2 min

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto US 77

2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

Continue on US 77

13 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 37; US 77; I 69E

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min

Continue on I 37

18 mi · 18 min · I 37

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

Turn right onto TX 359

12 mi · 16 min · State Highway 359

At end of road, turn left onto US 181

0.8 mi · 55 sec · South 8th Street

Continue on US 181

40 mi · 45 min · US Highway 181 South

Continue on US 181

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

Turn right onto TX 72; TX 239

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239

233 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

Continue on FM 792

8.4 mi · 10 min · Helena Road

Turn straight onto TX 80

24 mi · 25 min · State Highway 80

Continue on TX 80

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

Continue on TX 80; TX 97

31 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on US 183

4.9 mi · 8 min · South Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 16 sec · United States Highway 183

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

59 mi · 54 min · Pickle Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 35 North: Waco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

49 mi · 51 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Freeway

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South Freeway

Turn left onto East Allen Avenue

210 ft · 12 sec · East Allen Avenue

Turn left onto South Freeway

258 ft · 5 sec · South Freeway

Arrive at destination

South Freeway

Trip Plan

Given this is a 6-hour and 18-minute drive with a significant portion on local roads, starting early is advisable to avoid the need for an overnight stop. The $65 fuel budget is reasonable for this distance. While only one stop is recommended, plan for breaks every couple of hours to stay alert, especially with the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. Keep an eye on your navigation system, as navigating local roads can sometimes present unexpected detours. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the sequence of County Road 10, County Road 79, and County Road 18 before you depart, as these will be your primary guides.

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 196.6 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 4h 1m 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 87 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 196.6 miles or 4h 1m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bishop, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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 393.3 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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.

city in and county seat of Hays County, Texas, United States, that extends into Caldwell and Guadalupe counties

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Marcos, TX

197 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

George West, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montopolis, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 196.6 miles from Bishop, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.3 mi from route

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Salado, Texas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12549478634

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.1 and 392.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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

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

343.6 mi into trip | ~6h 28m in | 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

392.8 mi into trip | ~7h 20m in

Take the exit toward Allen Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward Allen Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.87 one way

$107.74 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$60.17	$120.34
premium	$4.23	$65.42	$130.84
diesel	$4.80	$74.26	$148.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 137.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	118	1	$41.30	$18.88
Efficient EV	98.3	1	$34.41	$15.73
EV Truck/SUV	157.3	1	$55.06	$25.17

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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

Evening in Bishop on Monday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

Destination

Fort Worth, TX

Evening in Fort Worth on Monday

Local time

6:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 19 at 4:14AM CDT until July 19 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 19 at 3:32AM CDT until July 20 at 3:04AM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

96°F

San Marcos, TX

197 mi in

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

1 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 21m 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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 311.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 425.5-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating a network of county roads, specifically County Road 10, County Road 79, and County Road 18. Without extended highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted driving period isn't a major factor, but the constant engagement with varied local road conditions will define your experience. Prepare for a driving personality that requires your full attention, as you'll be constantly adjusting to different road surfaces and turns.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

37 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 7.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 19 significant decision points across 393.3 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 7.1 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

771 ft 18 ft

Total Climb

1,059 ft

Total Descent

468 ft

Highest Point

771 ft

~252.8 mi in

Elevation Range

753 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 Fort Worth, TX, road signs point toward Skidmore and Waco.

Skidmore

45.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Waco

179.9 mi in | ~3h 45m

About the Cities

Starting in Bishop, TX

Full guide →

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Full guide →

“Panther city” · Founded 1849

Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.

Top landmarks

• Amon Carter Museum of American Art — art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
• Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth — art museum
• St. Patrick Cathedral in Fort Worth — church located in Fort Worth, Texas

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 21m. Total distance: 393.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 21m 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 26 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 Fort Worth, 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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Worth, 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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Trip from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-35

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Quality Services Towing & Tires

Hill County Northbound Rest Area

San Patricio County Southbound Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Hill County Southbound Rest Area

San Patricio County Northbound Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Buc-ee's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Circle K

Bell County Northbound Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Bell County Southbound Rest Area

QuikTrip

Walburg Travel Center & Food Court

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

QuikTrip

Buc-ee's

TA

Service Plaza

Doris D Miller Park

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

Fort Worth Herd

Village of Salado Visitors Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bishop, TX

Fort Worth, TX

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 21m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Waco Mammoth National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bishop, TX

Arriving in Fort Worth, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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