How far is Houston, TX from Cooper, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Cooper, TX is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Cooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Cooper.
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Start on Louisiana Street
145 m · 20 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
664 ft · 28 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Travis Street
1205 ft · 29 sec · Travis Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 45 North Express Lane
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
92.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West, TX 21: Bryan, Crockett
914 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 45 South
2122 ft · 1 min · Interstate 45 South
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2050 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
26.6 mi · 29 min · State Highway 21 East
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2967
36 m · 5 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 2967
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Turn right onto County Road 3060
2380 ft · 2 min · County Road 3060
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3060
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Cooper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
92.5 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Cooper?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
New Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Houston and 60.8 miles from Cooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cooper.
Stop Ideas Near New Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe And Pie Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Waverly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Cooper. Straight-line distance: 103.08 mi (165.89 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cooper
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,180 |
| Coordinates | 31.2432400, -95.5821700 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooper (-95.58217, 31.24324)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.28 | $36.57 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
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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