How far is Austin, TX from Coppell, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Coppell, TX is about 213.8 miles (344 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Coppell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Coppell.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.6 mi · 7 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
633 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1 km · 40 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1755 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Belt Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1360 ft · 29 sec · West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 635 West
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Royal Lane
2162 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto South Royal Lane
3111 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane
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Turn right onto West Bethel Road
1974 ft · 43 sec · West Bethel Road
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Turn right
20 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Coppell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Coppell?
The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Lacy-Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Austin and 106.7 miles from Coppell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.49 one way or $56.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Stop Ideas Near Lacy-Lakeview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacy-Lakeview.
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McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Coppell. Straight-line distance: 190.56 mi (306.67 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coppell
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 40,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.9545700, -97.0150100 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coppell (-97.01501, 32.95457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.62 | $69.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
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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