How far is Copper Canyon, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Copper Canyon, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 39.1 miles (63 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.15 mi
00h 51m
Flight
28.71 mi
46.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.71 mi
Kilometers
46.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.15 mi
Kilometers
63 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Copper Canyon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copper Canyon
2026-04-18T18:53
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Roanoke
TX

City in Denton County, Texas, United States

From Copper Canyon
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Fort Worth
19.4 mi
00h 25m

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 Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copper Canyon and Fort Worth.

  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 right onto Justin Road

    9.8 mi · 15 min · Justin Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 35W South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

    16.7 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35W TEXpress
16.7 mi · 43%
Justin Road
9.76 mi · 25%
I 35W South
8.63 mi · 22%
Chinn Chapel Road
1.48 mi · 4%
North South Freeway
1.15 mi · 3%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W TEXpress

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W TEXpress

16.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
00h 25m from Copper Canyon
Leave By
4:48 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 Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Copper Canyon to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (63 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Copper Canyon and 19.4 miles from Fort Worth.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 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 Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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 Roanoke and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Southlake
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Southlake

Southlake , TX
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX 76092
Rating 4.7/5 33 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

30 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

47 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

61 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 Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.21 km).

Copper Canyon

#1 Copper Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,533
Coordinates33.0959500, -97.0966800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

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

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Ridge Trail (-97.096722, 33.096033)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 Fort Worth. The current time is 18:53:55.

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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.