How far is Copper Canyon, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Copper Canyon, TX to Arlington, TX is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
33.1 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.9 mi
40.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.9 mi
Kilometers
40.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.1 mi
Kilometers
53.27 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 PM CDT
Return by in Copper Canyon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copper Canyon
2026-04-18T17:15
Arrive Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copper Canyon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Grapevine
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Copper Canyon
15.1 mi
00h 24m
To Arlington
18 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Copper Canyon and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copper Canyon and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Ridge Trail

    1370 ft · 1 min · Oak Ridge Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Woodglen Drive

    1154 ft · 55 sec · West Woodglen Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    1891 ft · 1 min · Woodland Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chinn Chapel Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Chinn Chapel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    1414 ft · 38 sec · Justin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Long Prairie Road

    7.4 mi · 12 min · Long Prairie Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway

    2569 ft · 43 sec · Grapevine Mills Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Mills Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114: Fort Worth, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas

    2519 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South, TX 114 West: Fort Worth

    1673 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157 South: Cheek-Sparger Road

    4 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 157

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 157

  15. 15

    Continue on North Collins Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Collins Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Lamar Boulevard

    1804 ft · 47 sec · East Lamar Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Drive

    1389 ft · 37 sec · Lincoln Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Copper Canyon and Arlington.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 121 South
7.76 mi · 23%
Long Prairie Road
7.4 mi · 22%
FM 157 South
3.99 mi · 12%
North Collins Street
3.01 mi · 9%
Grapevine Mills Parkway
1.97 mi · 6%
North Center Street
1.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Long Prairie Road

Turn right onto Long Prairie Road

7.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grapevine
00h 24m from Copper Canyon
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copper Canyon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Copper Canyon to Arlington?

The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Grapevine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Copper Canyon and 18 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copper Canyon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Grapevine

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 Grapevine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.2 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
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 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
Galleria Dallas
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Galleria Dallas

Dallas , TX
13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240, United States
Rating 4.5/5 16,850 reviews Shopping mall,Ice skating rink
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

31 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Dallas, TX

31 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

46 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copper Canyon and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 24.9 mi (40.07 km).

Copper Canyon

#1 Copper Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,533
Coordinates33.0959500, -97.0966800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Trail (-97.096722, 33.096033)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.42 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.34 gal · 8.84 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.97 $9.95
Premium $4.59 $5.37 $10.74
Diesel $3.99 $4.67 $9.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Copper Canyon and Arlington. The current time is 17:15:45.

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.