How far is Arlington, TX from Cooper, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Cooper, TX is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Cooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Cooper.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
123.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR: Normangee
1368 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road
116 m · 16 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Old San Antonio Road East
14.1 mi · 18 min · Old San Antonio Road East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 21 East
18.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 21 East
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2967
36 m · 5 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2967
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Turn right onto County Road 3060
2380 ft · 2 min · County Road 3060
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3060
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Cooper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
124 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Cooper?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Streetman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Arlington and 91.7 miles from Cooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cooper.
Stop Ideas Near Streetman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Streetman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Cooper. Straight-line distance: 136.48 mi (219.65 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cooper
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,180 |
| Coordinates | 31.2432400, -95.5821700 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooper (-95.58217, 31.24324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.55 | $55.11 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.87 | $51.75 |
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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