Origin
Bishop, TX
Afternoon in Bishop on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
6h 18m
Distance
425.5 mi
685 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 425.5 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 10, County Road 79, County Road 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
212.8 miles from Bishop, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 18m drive with frequent turns across 425.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 10 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Driscoll Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 359 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 359 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 10
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on the route
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Continue on County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
3
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
4
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Road 18
5
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
8
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
13
Turn right onto State Highway 359
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 359
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 8th Street
15
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US Highway 181 South
16
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
20
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
21
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
22
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
23
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
24
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
25
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
26
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
27
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
29
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
30
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
31
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
33
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Allen Avenue
34
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
35
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
36
Turn left onto South Freeway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212.8 miles from Bishop, TX, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
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 94 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212.8 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bishop, TX
This is one driving day of about 425.5 miles and 6h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Bishop, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 212.8 mi from Bishop, TX · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
213 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 212.8 miles from Bishop, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.00 one way
$130.00 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
149 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $71.23 | $142.46 |
| premium | $4.59 | $76.91 | $153.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $94.53 | $189.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.6 | 1 | $44.68 | $20.42 |
| Efficient EV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.23 | $17.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 170.2 | 2 | $59.57 | $27.23 |
Gas CO2
149 kg
EV CO2
50 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
2:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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.
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
11 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
6h 18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 425.5 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 10, County Road 79, County Road 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 212.8 miles from Bishop, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 18m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bishop, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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