How far is San Antonio, TX from Coppell, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Coppell, TX is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.1 miles (417 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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.
The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Coppell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Coppell.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.6 mi · 7 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
633 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1 km · 40 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1755 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Belt Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1360 ft · 29 sec · West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 635 West
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Royal Lane
2162 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto South Royal Lane
3111 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane
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Turn right onto West Bethel Road
1974 ft · 43 sec · West Bethel Road
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Turn right
20 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Coppell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
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 leaving San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Coppell?
The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.8 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.2 miles from San Antonio and 145.7 miles from Coppell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.1 miles (417 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Stop Ideas Near Temple
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 Temple.
Temple
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Coppell. Straight-line distance: 259.11 mi (416.99 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coppell
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 40,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.9545700, -97.0150100 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coppell (-97.01501, 32.95457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $38.92 | $77.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.29 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.13 | $82.26 |
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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