How far is Coppell, TX from Richardson, TX?

The driving distance from Coppell, TX to Richardson, TX is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
20.07 mi
00h 25m
Flight
16.55 mi
26.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.55 mi
Kilometers
26.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.07 mi
Kilometers
32.3 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richardson
Wed, Jun 10, 11:20 AM CDT
Return by in Coppell
Wed, Jun 10, 11:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coppell
2026-06-10T10:54
Arrive Richardson
Wed, Jun 10, 11:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
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
Farmers Branch
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Coppell
9.8 mi
00h 12m
To Richardson
10.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
94°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas

    1825 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Central Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road, Main Street

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Central Expressway

    2886 ft · 57 sec · South Central Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Polk Street

    1559 ft · 48 sec · West Polk Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · South Greenville Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
11.3 mi · 56%
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.61 mi · 13%
Freeport Parkway
1.59 mi · 8%
US 75 North
1.21 mi · 6%
North Central Expressway
1.13 mi · 6%
South Central Expressway
0.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmers Branch
00h 12m from Coppell
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coppell and Partly Sunny near Richardson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Coppell and 10.3 miles from Richardson.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coppell and Partly Sunny near Richardson.

Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch

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 Farmers Branch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9.3 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 4.6 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 10.5 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
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coppell and Richardson. Straight-line distance: 16.55 mi (26.63 km).

Coppell

#1 Coppell

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

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

#2 Richardson

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population121,112
Coordinates32.9481800, -96.7297200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.01501, 32.954526)
End: (-96.729722, 32.948168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.59 $3.26 $6.52
Diesel $3.99 $2.84 $5.67

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Coppell and Richardson. The current time is 10:54:43.

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.