Trip from Laredo, TX to Bishop, TX

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

130.8 mi

211 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 24m ★

6 AM

2h 35m

8 AM

2h 55m

10 AM

2h 42m

12 PM

2h 40m

3 PM

2h 43m

5 PM

2h 54m

8 PM

2h 28m

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

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city in and county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States

Laredo, TX

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Bishop, TX

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Trip Overview

This 130.8-mile drive from Laredo, TX to Bishop, TX is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 34 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Lloyd Bentsen Highway and TX 44, with a portion on I-69C, making for a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated around $20, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Both Laredo and Bishop are located within the Great Plains region, so you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your travel. This route is ideal for a quick, efficient trip between these two Texas cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.4 miles from Laredo, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 130.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive is characterized by a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 64.6 miles on the Lloyd Bentsen Highway, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While not exclusively highway, this route balances faster travel with sections that may feel more local. Expect a drive that's generally efficient, allowing you to cover ground steadily without feeling like you're stuck in constant urban traffic.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lloyd Bentsen Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near San Dario Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (San Dario Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Bob Bullock Loop): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | San Dario Avenue

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Park Street

Turn right onto Park Street

Navigation decision point

4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | Bob Bullock Loop

Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

Navigation decision point

109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | TX 141

Turn left onto TX 141

Navigation decision point

123.4 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | West Santa Gertrudis Street

Enter roundabout onto West Santa Gertrudis Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lloyd Bentsen Highway	64.6 mi	1h 9m
TX 44	24.5 mi	27m
I 69C	13.7 mi	15m
TX 141	12.7 mi	14m
North 14th Street	5.3 mi	7m
Clark Boulevard	3 mi	5m
West Corral Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
West Santa Gertrudis Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Lloyd Bentsen Highway — 64.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laredo, TX and Bishop, TX.

Start on Matamoros Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Matamoros Street

Turn left onto San Dario Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · San Dario Avenue

Continue on San Dario Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · San Dario Avenue

Turn right onto Park Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Park Street

Continue on Clark Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard

Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop

Take the ramp

231 ft · 6 sec

Merge onto US 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Saunders Street

Continue on US 59

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Lloyd Bentsen Highway

Continue on TX 44

25 mi · 27 min · TX 44

Turn right onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

14 mi · 15 min · I 69C; US 281

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn left onto TX 141

13 mi · 14 min · TX 141

Turn slight left onto West Santa Gertrudis Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Santa Gertrudis Street

Enter roundabout onto West Santa Gertrudis Street

96 ft · 3 sec · West Santa Gertrudis Street

Continue on West Santa Gertrudis Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Santa Gertrudis Street

Turn left onto North Armstrong Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Armstrong Street

Turn right onto FM 1898

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Corral Avenue

Turn left onto US 77 Business

5.3 mi · 7 min · North 14th Street

Arrive at destination

US 77 Business

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour and 34-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility on when you depart. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, especially if you're aiming to stretch your legs or refuel, though with a $20 fuel cost, you likely won't need to stop for gas multiple times. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you leave Laredo, as the longest stretch without services is on the Lloyd Bentsen Highway. This route is designed for efficiency, so consider an early morning departure to maximize your day at your destination.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Laredo, TX, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 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 29 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 2m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Laredo, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Laredo, TX

This is one driving day of about 130.8 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Laredo, 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.

The longest stretch is on Lloyd Bentsen Highway for about 64.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.4 mi from Laredo, TX · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Freer, TX

65 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

Cactus, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Freer, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.4 miles from Laredo, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Lloyd Bentsen Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.

Arriving in Bishop, TX

The final approach into Bishop, 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 Bishop, TX.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Main Event Laredo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+19567222695

Visit website

Imaginarium of South Texas

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Closed

+19567280404

Visit website

Slaughter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+19567952350

Visit website

Independence Hills Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Laredo, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 9.3

Laredo, Texas

+19567253826

Visit website

Dick Kleberg Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 121.5

Kingsville, Texas

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13612218705

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.76 one way

$39.53 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$21.63	$43.27
premium	$4.54	$23.35	$46.71
diesel	$5.61	$28.88	$57.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.2	$13.73	$6.28
Efficient EV	32.7	$11.45	$5.23
EV Truck/SUV	52.3	$18.31	$8.37

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Laredo, TX

Evening in Laredo on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bishop, TX

Evening in Bishop on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 34m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Laredo, TX to Bishop, TX covers 130.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lloyd Bentsen Highway, TX 44, I 69C. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.4 miles from Laredo, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Laredo, TX to Bishop, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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