How far is Dallas, TX from Coppell, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Coppell, TX is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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
20.63 mi
00h 24m
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
20.63 mi
Kilometers
33.2 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coppell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Coppell
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From Dallas
9.6 mi
00h 12m
To Coppell
11.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    6.6 mi · 7 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    633 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    1 km · 40 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1755 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Belt Line Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1360 ft · 29 sec · West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 635 West

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Royal Lane

    2162 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Royal Lane

    3111 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bethel Road

    1974 ft · 43 sec · West Bethel Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 114 TEXpress
6.7 mi · 32%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 17%
SH 183 TEXpress
1.51 mi · 7%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.44 mi · 7%
North Belt Line Road
1.26 mi · 6%
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SH 114 TEXpress

Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

6.58 mi · 00h 07m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
16.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 12m from Dallas
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.6 miles from Dallas and 11.1 miles from Coppell.

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 3.7 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9 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 9.7 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 Dallas and Coppell. Straight-line distance: 16.93 mi (27.25 km).

Dallas

#1 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
Coppell

#2 Coppell

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population40,958
Coordinates32.9545700, -97.0150100
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
End: (-97.01501, 32.954526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
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
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.59 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $3.99 $2.91 $5.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Coppell. The current time is 21:51:31.

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.