Origin
Coppell, TX
Late night in Coppell on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coppell, TX to Irving, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coppell, TX
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Trip Overview
Coppell, TX to Irving, TX is 12.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via North O'Connor Road and West John W Carpenter Freeway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, specifically within Texas. Expect a mixed driving profile, which means you'll encounter both highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick hop between these two nearby cities without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it's a practical route for local errands or connecting between different parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North O'Connor Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Freeport Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Belt Line Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Bethel Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West John Carpenter Freeway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rock Island Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North O'Connor Road
— 3.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coppell, TX and Irving, TX.
1
Start on this road
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Bethel Road
3
Turn right onto Freeport Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 635 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 635
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 33
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Belt Line Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 114 East
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto TX 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward O'Connor Road, Wingren Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto West John Carpenter Freeway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West John Carpenter Freeway
13
Turn right onto North O'Connor Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North O'Connor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Rock Island Road
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rock Island Road
15
Turn right onto North Ohio Street
175 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Ohio Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Ohio Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Bethel Road
Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 635 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 635 East
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward Belt Line Road
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 114 / West John W Carpenter Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward O'Connor Road, Wingren Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward O'Connor Road, Wingren Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Sunday
Local time
2:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 15 mph
100% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:12AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:47AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
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
18 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a blend of highway and local road experiences, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 3.9 miles on North O'Connor Road before transitioning to West John W Carpenter Freeway and then Freeport Parkway. The character of the drive changes as you move from the more arterial feel of North O'Connor to the faster pace of the freeway, and finally to the business-oriented Freeport Parkway. It’s a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly challenging, reflecting the varied urban landscape of the area.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on North O'Connor Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near West Bethel Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Irving, TX
Full guide →Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on North O'Connor Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Irving, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Irving, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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