How far is Coppell, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Coppell, TX to Dallas, TX is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.34 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.93 mi
27.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.93 mi
Kilometers
27.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.34 mi
Kilometers
34.34 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Coppell
Wed, Apr 22, 7:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coppell
2026-04-22T18:57
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coppell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Coppell
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Dallas
12 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coppell and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coppell and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road

    1515 ft · 43 sec · West Bethel Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Freeport Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 635 East

    1234 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    2431 ft · 32 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    2377 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto TX 114 East

    1095 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    6.5 mi · 6 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 1 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coppell and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
5 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 114 TEXpress
6.47 mi · 30%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 19%
Freeport Parkway
1.59 mi · 7%
SH 183 TEXpress
1.48 mi · 7%
North Belt Line Road
1.24 mi · 6%
West John W Carpenter Freeway
0.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SH 114 TEXpress

Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

6.47 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 13m from Coppell
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coppell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coppell to Dallas?

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Coppell and 12 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coppell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.8 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irving.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coppell and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.25 km).

Coppell

#1 Coppell

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population40,958
Coordinates32.9545700, -97.0150100
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.01501, 32.954526)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.67
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.83 $5.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.59 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $3.99 $2.99 $5.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Coppell and Dallas. The current time is 18:57:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.