Bishop, TX to Lubbock, TX is 536 miles and takes about 9h 37m via I 37, I 10, and US 84, with a fuel budget near $81 and an overnight recommendation. This journey primarily traverses the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a long-distance drive that's best split over two days. While the majority of the route is on highways, it provides a consistent travel experience across the state. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward way to cover ground between these two Texas locations, with a clear plan for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
268 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 37
124.8 mi
2h 6m
I 10
98.7 mi
1h 37m
US 84
74.5 mi
1h 14m
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi
44m
State Highway 153
29.5 mi
33m
North Main Street
29.3 mi
30m
Highway 84
20 mi
19m
Roberts Avenue
16.5 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
I 37
— 124.8 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Lubbock, 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
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi·2 min
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
7
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
123 mi·2 hr 4 min·I 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 140BToward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, AlamodomeUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·East César E. Chávez Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 10 West, I 35 North
15
Merge onto I 10; I 35; US 87
93 ft·1 sec·South Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
0.9 mi·1 min·McDermott Freeway
Exit 156Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El PasoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87
15 mi·17 min·McDermott Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
99 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 83
0.3 mi·44 sec·US 83
Exit 456Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
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Turn right onto US 83; US 377
29 mi·30 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 83
42 mi·44 min·Frisco Avenue
22
Continue on US 83
17 mi·18 min·Roberts Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft·18 sec·Hutchings Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi·7 min·North Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi·13 min·FM 2111
26
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi·33 min·State Highway 153
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Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153
19 ft·0 sec·State Highway 153
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Turn right onto TX 70
10 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
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Continue on TX 70
0.8 mi·1 min·Lamar Street
30
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·Northwest Georgia Avenue
31
Take the ramp
340 ft·8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
32
Merge onto I 20; US 84
6.0 mi·5 min·I 20; US 84
33
Take the exit onto US 84
0.3 mi·19 sec·US 84
Exit 238AToward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
74 mi·1 hr 14 min·US 84
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Turn right onto Loop 46
1.0 mi·1 min·South Avenue F
36
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Avenue F
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
0.4 mi·38 sec·Ralls Road
38
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi·17 sec·East 15th Street
39
Turn right onto US 84
1.0 mi·1 min·North US Highway 84
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Continue on US 84
20 mi·19 min·Highway 84
41
Continue on US 84
4.6 mi·4 min·Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 84
6.8 mi·6 min·East Highway 84
43
Continue on US 84
4.9 mi·6 min·Slaton Road
44
Continue on US 84
2.9 mi·3 min·Avenue Q South Drive
45
Turn right onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft·0 sec·19th Street
46
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 37m duration, splitting this 536-mile trip over two days is strongly recommended for a more relaxed pace. Plan to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for at least two planned stops for fuel and rest. The majority of the route is on I 37, I 10, and US 84, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 124.8-mile stretch on I 37, as services can sometimes be spread out on these long highway segments.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 268 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 4h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 118 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 268 miles or 4h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 268 miles or 4h 52m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishop, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lubbock, TX
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Bishop, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 37 for about 124.8 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 150.2 and 266.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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150.2 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140B
Toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodom...
8
152.1 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
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 156
Toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso
6
153 mi into trip|~2h 56m in|I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
167.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m in|I 10; US 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
266.2 mi into trip|~4h 50m in|US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 456
Toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.99 one way
$161.98 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg188 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$88.65
$177.30
premium
$4.54
$95.70
$191.40
diesel
$5.61
$118.34
$236.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
160.8
1
$56.28
$25.73
Efficient EV
134
1
$46.90
$21.44
EV Truck/SUV
214.4
2
$75.04
$34.30
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bishop, TX
Late night
in Bishop on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lubbock, TX
Late night
in Lubbock on Sunday
Local time
2:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
13 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
9h 37m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. Th...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 147.9
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 203.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 77% of the route utilizing major interstates and highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 124.8 miles on I 37, indicating significant periods of consistent travel. The road profile is that of a long-distance drive, meaning it's designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic detours. Expect stretches where the landscape is consistent as you move across the Great Plains.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.8 mi on I 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 37 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 31 significant decision points across 536 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 150.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lubbock, TX, road signs point toward Alamodome and Menard.
Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
The longest stretch is about 124.8 miles on I 37. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 268 miles on day one.
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 Lubbock, 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 150.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.1 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 153 miles (I 10; US 87 / McDermott Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.6 hours each way, a round trip means 19.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lubbock, TX before the return drive.
