How far is Cooper, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Cooper, TX to Houston, TX is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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 Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cooper and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooper and Houston.
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Start on County Road 3060
2380 ft · 2 min · County Road 3060
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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 State Highway 21
26.6 mi · 29 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East Main Street
2742 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 South
2240 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 South
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Take the ramp slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cooper and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate 45 South
Take the ramp slight left
93 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cooper and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Cooper to Houston?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Cooper and 55.2 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cooper and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near New Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cooper and Houston. Straight-line distance: 103.08 mi (165.89 km).
#1 Cooper
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,180 |
| Coordinates | 31.2432400, -95.5821700 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $18.87 | $37.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $16.41 | $32.82 |
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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