Location & Access

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Within a Day’s Drive of Texas’ Largest Markets

Strategically positioned within the “Texas Triangle”, Copperas Cove is part of one of the largest and fastest-growing economic regions in the country. With direct access, businesses can reach major markets and logistics hubs within a single day.

70 Miles

Austin
Access to a major tech hub and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

140 Miles

San Antonio
Regional access to manufacturing and defense industries

160 Miles

Dallas-Fort Worth
Connection to major distribution and intermodal logistics hubs

200 Miles

Houston
Access to the Port of Houston and global shipping routes

Future-Ready Rail & Intermodal Infrastructure

Copperas Cove is uniquely positioned along the BNSF railway, offering flexibility for moving goods across North America.

R.A.I.L. Feasibility Study: The City of Copperas Cove and CCEDC have recently completed the Fort Hood Regional Area Intermodal Logistics (R.A.I.L.) Feasibility Study. This plan explores a proposed intermodel facility near the Fort Hood Railyard.

Multi-Modal Logistics Access

Copperas Cove provides businesses with access to a multi-modal logistics network that supports both domestic and international distribution. 

Maritime Access: Within a half-day’s drive, businesses have access to the Port of Houston, the largest port in the US by tonnage according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, providing access to global shipping routes.

Intermodal Hubs: Copperas Cove also provides easy access to intermodal and distribution hubs in the DFW region, including the Dallas Inland Port and Alliance Texas, which provide rail, truck and air access to national and international markets.

Major Highway Thorougfares: Copperas Cove has direct access to the expanding I-14 corridor, linking military installations and major Texas arteries, including I-35 to the east.  

Location Advantages

Why Copperas Cove

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Skilled Talent Pool

Access to a civilian workforce of over 225,000 in the Central Texas Workforce Development Area
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Affordable Real Estate

Development-ready sites for businesses of all sizes
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Financial Support

Support and funding opportunities for qualified businesses