How far is Houston, TX from Copper Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Copper Canyon, TX is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leon County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Copper Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Copper Canyon.
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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
236.9 mi · 4 hr 9 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway
20.1 mi · 23 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road
622 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Justin Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Justin Road
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Turn right onto Chinn Chapel Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Chinn Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Woodland Drive
1891 ft · 1 min · Woodland Drive
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Turn right onto West Woodglen Drive
1154 ft · 56 sec · West Woodglen Drive
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Turn left onto Oak Ridge Trail
1370 ft · 60 sec · Oak Ridge Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Ridge Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Copper Canyon.
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
237 mi · 04h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copper Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Copper Canyon?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Houston and 135.5 miles from Copper Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Houston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copper Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Copper Canyon. Straight-line distance: 251.91 mi (405.41 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 Copper Canyon
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,533 |
| Coordinates | 33.0959500, -97.0966800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copper Canyon (-97.09668, 33.09595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.20 | $72.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.25 | $76.51 |
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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