How far is Bishop, TX from Houston, TX?

The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Houston, TX is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.12 mi
03h 45m
Flight
210.78 mi
339.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.78 mi
Kilometers
339.21 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.12 mi
Kilometers
367.13 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Houston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bishop
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Bishop
114.3 mi
01h 52m
To Houston
113.8 mi
01h 52m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    141 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria

    37.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street

    1.4 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street

    47 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Louisiana Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 39%
Sinton
37.6 mi · 17%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 14%
Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 14%
U.S. Highway 77
15.5 mi · 7%
County Road 79
4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

88.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
210.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
01h 52m from Bishop
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Bishop and 113.8 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Houston. Straight-line distance: 210.78 mi (339.21 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

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

#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

Population2,316,120
Coordinates29.7632800, -95.3632700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: US 77-V Business (-97.79927, 27.586239)
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.47 L · about $30.42
Round trip
$60.84
16.1 gal · 60.94 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.42 $60.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.23 $68.46
Premium $4.59 $36.96 $73.92
Diesel $3.99 $32.14 $64.29

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 Houston. The current time is 20:11:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.