Origin
Austin, TX
Evening in Austin on Sunday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, TX to Coppell, TX
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
213.8 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, TX
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Coppell, TX
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Austin to Coppell spans approximately 213.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 48 minutes of driving time. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend around $32 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. Both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your travels. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to power through the drive in one go. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route offers a straightforward connection between two major Texas hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.9 miles from Austin, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route requires you to navigate frequent changes in direction rather than cruising along a high-speed highway. With a highway share of 0%, you should prepare for a driving experience defined by local roads rather than long, open stretches of pavement. This lack of highway travel means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Staying alert is essential as you navigate the winding nature of this 213.8-mile journey, which contrasts significantly with typical high-speed corridors.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 129.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near East 7th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 213.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.3 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East 7th Street
Turn right onto East 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
136.8 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
9
199.3 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
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TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
7
201.5 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport No...
7
212.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward Royal Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 35
Toward Royal Lane
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Austin, TX to Coppell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
Dfw Airport
199.3 mi in
|
~3h 30m
|
via TX 183
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 129.2 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 35E | 62.5 mi | 1h 6m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| SH 114 TEXpress | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Line Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 129.2 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, TX and Coppell, TX.
1
Start on East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
East 5th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Red River Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Red River Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 7th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 290 East
6
Merge onto I 35; US 290
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 290
96 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
63 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto TX 114
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto North Belt Line Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Belt Line Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Toward I 635 West
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 635 West
20
Merge onto I 635
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 35
Toward Royal Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Royal Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Royal Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto West Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Bethel Road
24
Turn right
65 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn left
174 ft
·
12 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 48 minute trek, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on local roads. Since the route involves no planned stops, bring snacks and water to keep yourself energized throughout the drive. Budgeting $32 for fuel is a good baseline, but keep an eye on your gauge as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway cruising. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS settings before you leave to ensure you are comfortable with the specific directions provided. Prioritizing a morning departure will give you the most flexibility to handle any unexpected traffic delays you might encounter along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.9 miles from Austin, TX, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coppell, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Austin, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Austin, TX
This is one driving day of about 213.8 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Austin, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 129.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.9 mi from Austin, TX · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Austin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.2 miles.
Arriving in Coppell, TX
The final approach into Coppell, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coppell, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.66 one way
$65.32 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| premium | $4.59 | $38.64 | $77.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.50 | $95.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.45 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coppell, TX
Evening in Coppell on Sunday
Local time
5:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, TX to Coppell, TX covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35E, South Jack Kultgen Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.9 miles from Austin, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 213.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (East 7th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.8 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 199.3 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Austin, TX to Coppell, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
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