How far is Bishop, TX from Laredo, TX?
The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Laredo, TX is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bishop and Laredo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bishop and Laredo.
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Start on the route
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on North 14th Street
2839 ft · 52 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right onto East Corral Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Corral Avenue
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Turn left onto North Armstrong Street
2821 ft · 58 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Turn right onto West Santa Gertrudis Street
1448 ft · 40 sec · West Santa Gertrudis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Santa Gertrudis Street
27 m · 3 sec · West Santa Gertrudis Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Santa Gertrudis Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Santa Gertrudis Street
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Turn slight right
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44, TX 359: Alice, San Diego
1474 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 281 Frontage Road
719 ft · 27 sec · US Highway 281 Frontage Road
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Turn right onto Clark Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · Clark Boulevard
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Continue on Park Street
2011 ft · 50 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Santa Ursula Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Santa Ursula Avenue
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Turn right onto Houston Street
1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street
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Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bishop and Laredo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US Highway 281 Frontage Road
Continue straight
58.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bishop to Laredo?
The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Bishop and 58.8 miles from Laredo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Laredo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 104.8 mi (168.66 km).
#1 Bishop
City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,043 |
| Coordinates | 27.5861400, -97.7991600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laredo
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.
| Population | 263,640 |
| Coordinates | 27.5064100, -99.5075400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.53 | $35.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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