How far is Bishop, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Bishop, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 539.8 miles (868.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 479 miles (770.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 16m 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
539.86 mi
08h 08m
Flight
479.04 mi
770.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
479.04 mi
Kilometers
770.94 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
539.86 mi
Kilometers
868.82 km
Drive Time
08h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Return by in Bishop
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bishop
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
7:44 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
Junction
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Bishop
268.4 mi
04h 04m
To Lubbock
271.5 mi
04h 04m

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
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 83 North, US 377: Junction, Menard

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    29.3 mi · 31 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Frisco Avenue

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Frisco Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Roberts Avenue

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Roberts Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hutchings Avenue

    118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    6.3 mi · 7 min · North Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  43. 43

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  45. 45

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
139 mi · 26%
McDermott Freeway
114 mi · 21%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 14%
Frisco Avenue
41.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 5%
North Main Street
29.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Highway 77

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 05m

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
08h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
479 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction
04h 04m from Bishop
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bishop and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 539.8 miles (868.8 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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?

Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.4 miles from Bishop and 271.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 479 miles (770.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 $71.99 one way or $143.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.3 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 Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bishop and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 479.04 mi (770.94 km).

Bishop

#1 Bishop

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

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

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: US 77-V Business (-97.79927, 27.586239)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 869 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.05 gal
72.11 L · about $71.99
Round trip
$143.98
38.1 gal · 144.22 L
Estimated CO2
169.3 kg one way
Round trip: 338.6 kg / 746 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $71.99 $143.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $81.00 $162.00
Premium $4.59 $87.46 $174.92
Diesel $3.99 $76.07 $152.13

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 Lubbock. The current time is 21:46:38.

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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.