How far is Bishop, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Arlington, TX is about 438.3 miles (705.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
438.29 mi
06h 37m
Flight
358.18 mi
576.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.18 mi
Kilometers
576.44 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.29 mi
Kilometers
705.36 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Montopolis
TX

This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.

From Bishop
203.2 mi
03h 18m
To Arlington
235.1 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bishop and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bishop and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 10

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 79

    4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 18

    848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2351 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.2 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.3 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore

    1275 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 359

    12.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 359

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  21. 21

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  23. 23

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  24. 24

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    45.1 mi · 47 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Dallas

    1752 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Dallas

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on West Interstate 20

    1357 ft · 25 sec · West Interstate 20

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Cooper Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2548 ft · 51 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

  43. 43

    Continue on South Mesquite Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Mesquite Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Abram Street

    708 ft · 26 sec · East Abram Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bishop and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 22%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 13%
I 35W
45.1 mi · 10%
US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 9%
U.S. Highway 77
34.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

64.7 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.1 mi
358.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montopolis
03h 18m from Bishop
Leave By
10:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bishop to Arlington?

The road trip is about 438.3 miles (705.4 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.2 miles from Bishop and 235.1 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.42 one way or $116.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bishop and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Montopolis

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montopolis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.

RAIL

Austin

7 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

45 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

47 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

98 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 358.18 mi (576.44 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population3,043
Coordinates27.5861400, -97.7991600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: US 77-V Business (-97.79927, 27.586239)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 705 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.46 gal
58.54 L · about $58.42
Round trip
$116.85
30.92 gal · 117.08 L
Estimated CO2
137.4 kg one way
Round trip: 274.8 kg / 606 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.42 $116.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.74 $131.47
Premium $4.59 $70.98 $141.95
Diesel $3.99 $61.73 $123.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bishop and Arlington. The current time is 21:46:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.