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Trip from Bishop, TX to Plano, 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 53m
Distance
421 mi
678 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bishop, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Plano, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bishop, TX to Plano, TX is 421 miles and takes about 7h 53m via Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway, and I 35E, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Texas. With a recommended one-day duration and a highway share of 69%, it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll encounter two planned stops, making it easy to manage your time on this predominantly highway journey.
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
210.5 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 97.7 mi | 1h 39m |
| Pickle Parkway | 58.5 mi | 54m |
| I 35E | 56.2 mi | 58m |
| 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 |
| North Central Expressway | 16.6 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 39m
Traffic on I-35
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Plano, TX.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 right at fork onto I 35E
56 mi
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58 min
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I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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41 sec
Exit 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
Use the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
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5 sec
Toward I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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32 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
36
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
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6 sec
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana
37
Continue on I 30; US 67
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East R L Thornton Freeway
38
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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45 sec
Exit 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
Use the slight right lane.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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26 sec
Toward US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
41
Merge onto US 75
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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Julius Schepps Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on US 75
15 mi
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16 min
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North Central Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
45
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Bishop, TX, to make the most of the daylight for your 7-hour, 53-minute drive. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 421 miles, perhaps planning one around the halfway point or after the 97.7-mile stretch on Purple Heart Trail. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $61, and plan your refill stops accordingly. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.
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 210.5 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 4h 14m 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 93 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210.5 miles or 4h 14m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plano, 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 421 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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
211 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 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210.5 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
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
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
Love's Travel Stop
0.9 mi from route
SoPac Trail Rest Area
1.9 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.5 mi from route
Dark Hour Haunted House
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
+14692980556
Visit website11th Hour Escape
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: 12–5:30 pm
+14692095978
Visit websiteHeritage Farmstead Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Plano, Texas
Hours: Closed
+19728810140
Visit websiteCultural Activities Center
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Final third
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Temple, Texas
Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm
+12547739926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 238.9 and 418.7 — 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
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~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 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
8
399.8 mi into trip
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~7h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
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 427A
Toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Bouleva...
8
401.5 mi into trip
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~7h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
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 46
Toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
8
418.7 mi into trip
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~7h 49m in
Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
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 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.66 one way
$115.33 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $64.41 | $128.82 |
| premium | $4.23 | $70.03 | $140.06 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $79.49 | $158.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Central Expressway
(16.6 mi)
$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126.3 | 1 | $44.21 | $20.21 |
| Efficient EV | 105.3 | 1 | $36.84 | $16.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168.4 | 2 | $58.94 | $26.94 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Afternoon in Bishop on Monday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSE 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Plano, TX
Afternoon in Plano on Monday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 19 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 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 53m 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 304.9
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 69% of this 421-mile trip on highways, with the longest stretch without a break being 97.7 miles on Purple Heart Trail. This means you'll experience extended periods of highway cruising before transitioning to roads with more frequent exits. Expect a mostly highway profile until you reach the vicinity of Plano, where urban merging will become more prevalent.
69% 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: 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 27 significant decision points across 421 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 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 399.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
742 ft
62 ft
Total Climb
966 ft
Total Descent
360 ft
Highest Point
742 ft
~240.6 mi in
Elevation Range
680 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 Plano, 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 Plano, TX
Full guide →Founded 1873
Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
Top landmarks
- • Heritage Farmstead Museum — building in Texas, United States
- • Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway — historic place in Plano, Collin County, 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 53m. Total distance: 421 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 53m 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.
Expect about $1.32 in tolls one way, starting with Central Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 32 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 Plano, 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 32 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 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 399.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Plano, 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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