Coppell, Texas
Coppell is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 17 miles northwest of Dallas, with a population of about 41,785. Parts of Coppell also extend into Denton County.
Dallas · Denton
Counties
41,785
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
14.4 sq mi
Land Area
17 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Coppell on Wikipedia
Coppell City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Coppell.
Major roads: I-35 · I-635 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 114 · State Hwy 121 Bus · State Hwy 190 · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Coppell from our research
What we've verified about Coppell, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A farm town first called Gibbs Station, renamed for a New York financier, now a top-schools suburb beside DFW Airport. Details →
- Dining
- 84 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Pizza & Italian; 14 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 292 public schools within 12 miles, across 30 districts and charters, mainly Coppell ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Texas College Preparatory Academies. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (24 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (24 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (27 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (8 mi), Lewisville Lake (13 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 17 licensed plumbers, 49 licensed HVAC contractors and 17 licensed electricians serve Coppell. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Coppell, Texas
Coppell lies in two counties: Dallas and Denton, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Coppell
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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