How far is Plano, TX from Copper Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Copper Canyon, TX is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Copper Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Copper Canyon.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
5.8 mi · 6 min · South 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 Plano and Copper Canyon.
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.
President George Bush Turnpike
Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano 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 Plano to Copper Canyon?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Plano and 15.2 miles from Copper Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copper Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Carrollton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
City of Irving, City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carrollton.
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Copper Canyon. Straight-line distance: 23.63 mi (38.03 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 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
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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