How far is Glen Rose, TX from Coppell, TX?

The driving distance from Glen Rose, TX to Coppell, TX is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
81.34 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.82 mi
105.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.82 mi
Kilometers
105.92 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.34 mi
Kilometers
130.9 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coppell
Thu, Aug 27, 11:26 AM CDT
Return by in Glen Rose
Thu, Aug 27, 1:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Rose
2026-08-27T09:49
Arrive Coppell
Thu, Aug 27, 11:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Rose
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Crowley
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

From Glen Rose
40.7 mi
00h 48m
To Coppell
40.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Aug 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rose and Coppell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    20 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Barnard Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Barnard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Big Bend Trail

    23 mi · 26 min · Northeast Big Bend Trail

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 171, CTP: Nolan River Road, County Road 1216

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on West Katherine P Raines Drive

    860 ft · 24 sec · West Katherine P Raines Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Chisholm Trail Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton

    870 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North South Freeway

    1.1 km · 1 min · North South Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express Toll North, TX 183 Express Toll East: Express Lanes

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport North Entry

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North, I 635 East

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bass Pro Drive, Bethel Road

    1682 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1073 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Bethel Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Bethel Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    20 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chisholm Trail Parkway
27.9 mi · 34%
Northeast Big Bend Trail
23 mi · 28%
TX 121 North
10.9 mi · 13%
Airport Freeway
7.79 mi · 10%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 5%
West Bethel Road
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Chisholm Trail Parkway

Turn left onto Chisholm Trail Parkway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
65.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crowley
00h 48m from Glen Rose
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Rose and Sunny near Coppell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glen Rose to Coppell?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Glen Rose and 40.6 miles from Coppell.

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

The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Rose and Sunny near Coppell.

Stop Ideas Near Crowley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crowley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

19 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

26 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rose and Coppell. Straight-line distance: 65.82 mi (105.92 km).

Glen Rose

#1 Glen Rose

City in Somervell County, Texas, United States

Population2,736
Coordinates32.2345900, -97.7553100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Coppell

#2 Coppell

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population40,958
Coordinates32.9545700, -97.0150100
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)
End: Coppell (-97.01501, 32.95457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.69
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.85 $21.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.20 $24.41
Premium $4.59 $13.18 $26.35
Diesel $3.99 $11.46 $22.92

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 · Aug 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Rose and Coppell. The current time is 09:49:37.

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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.