How far is Copperas Cove, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Copperas Cove, TX to Austin, TX is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copperas Cove and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copperas Cove and Austin.
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Start on West Avenue D
59 m · 6 sec · West Avenue D
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Turn right onto South Main Street
661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F
45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2655 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue
16 m · 8 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue
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Turn right onto West Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190
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Continue on FM 2657
2.4 mi · 4 min · FM 2657
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 2657
14.4 mi · 20 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2657
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Continue on Loop 308
906 ft · 31 sec · Loop 308
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Turn left onto Walker Street
661 ft · 20 sec · Walker Street
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 183
15.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 183
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Continue straight
2151 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road
14.3 mi · 14 min · 183A Toll Road
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1: Mopac Boulevard
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1 South: Mopac Boulevard South
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Mopac Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Mopac Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Express 1 Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Street
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copperas Cove and Austin.
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.
US Highway 183
Merge slight right onto US Highway 183
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copperas Cove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copperas Cove to Austin?
The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Liberty Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Copperas Cove and 34.1 miles from Austin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Liberty Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copperas Cove and Austin. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.5 km).
#1 Copperas Cove
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 33,498 |
| Coordinates | 31.1240600, -97.9030800 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
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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