How far is San Antonio, TX from Copperas Cove, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Copperas Cove, TX is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Copperas Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Copperas Cove.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on McAllister Freeway
14.9 mi · 18 min · McAllister Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
100.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Turn right onto E E Ohnmeiss Drive
1209 ft · 32 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive
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Continue on Central Texas Expressway
16.5 mi · 20 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Turn left onto West Highway 190
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Highway 190
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Turn left onto South Main Street;Highway Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · South Main Street;Highway Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2655 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Avenue F
45 m · 5 sec · East Avenue F
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Turn right onto South Main Street
661 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue D
59 m · 4 sec · West Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Copperas Cove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 281 HOV Lane
Merge slight right
100 mi · 01h 58m
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 leaving San Antonio and Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Copperas Cove?
The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Round Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from San Antonio and 69.5 miles from Copperas Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Antonio and Sunny near Copperas Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Round Mountain
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 Round Mountain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Copperas Cove. Straight-line distance: 122.63 mi (197.35 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 Copperas Cove
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 33,498 |
| Coordinates | 31.1240600, -97.9030800 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
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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