How far is Plano, TX from Cooper, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Cooper, TX is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Cooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Cooper.
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Start on East 15th Street
3103 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
8.6 mi · 9 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRT South, TX 5: Sam Rayburn Tollway
1776 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on South McDonald Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South McDonald Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Airport Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn right onto East University Drive
3.3 mi · 4 min · East University Drive
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Continue on West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 31 min · West Princeton Drive
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Turn straight onto Wright Street
52 m · 9 sec · Wright Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1799 ft · 47 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Johnson Street
1 km · 60 sec · Johnson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
2627 ft · 50 sec · Commerce Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Commerce Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Commerce Drive
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Continue on State Highway 224
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 224
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Turn left onto State Highway 24
14.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 24
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Turn right onto West Dallas Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · West Dallas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Side Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Cooper.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Princeton Drive
Continue on West Princeton Drive
25.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Cooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Cooper?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Caddo Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Plano and 37.6 miles from Cooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.01 one way or $20.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy near Cooper.
Stop Ideas Near Caddo Mills
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 Caddo Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Cooper. Straight-line distance: 63.33 mi (101.92 km).
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cooper
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,005 |
| Coordinates | 33.3734400, -95.6882900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooper (-95.68829, 33.37344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
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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