How far is Cooper, TX from Plano, TX?
The driving distance from Cooper, TX to Plano, TX is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cooper and Plano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooper and Plano.
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Start on South Side Square
39 m · 2 sec · South Side Square
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Continue on West Dallas Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · West Dallas Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 24 South
25 mi · 27 min · State Highway 24 South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Dallas
1981 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
14.7 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue K, Plano Road
1213 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway
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Turn right onto K Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · K Avenue
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Continue on Municipal Avenue
2332 ft · 57 sec · Municipal Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
120 m · 8 sec · East 15th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cooper and Plano.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 30 West
Merge slight left
39 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Cooper and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cooper to Plano?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Cooper and 40.2 miles from Plano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.92 one way or $21.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Cooper and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plano.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills
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 Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cooper and Plano. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 km).
#1 Cooper
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,005 |
| Coordinates | 33.3734400, -95.6882900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
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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