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Trip from Bartlesville, OK to Copeland, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Bartlesville, OK

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

Alan Garzón

Trip Overview

This 73.2-mile drive from Bartlesville, OK to Copeland, OK will take you about 1 hour and 37 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day of travel, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. You'll spend about $11 on fuel for this journey. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape throughout. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Bartlesville, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 60 27.9 mi 33m
Southeast Nowata Road 15.2 mi 19m
Will Rogers Turnpike 12.6 mi 12m
US 59 8.4 mi 11m
Southeast Adams Boulevard 2.4 mi 4m
Nowata Road 1.7 mi 3m
West Cherokee Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
Excelsior Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 60 — 27.9 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlesville, OK and Copeland, OK.

1

Start on this road

23 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left

66 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

123 ft · 13 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 60

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Adams Boulevard
5

Continue on US 60

2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
6

Take the ramp onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 60
Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 60

1.7 mi · 3 min · Nowata Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 60

15 mi · 19 min · Southeast Nowata Road
9

Turn right onto North Hickory Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · North Hickory Street
10

Turn left onto West Cherokee Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 60

5.8 mi · 7 min · US 60
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Continue on US 60

21 mi · 24 min · US 60
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Wilson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on CR E0269

0.4 mi · 41 sec · CR E0269
16

At end of road, turn left onto CR S4410

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South 7th Street
17

Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East Illinois Avenue
18

Turn left

352 ft · 8 sec
Use the left lane.
19

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cash Only
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 44

13 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton Use the right lane.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · this road
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.6 mi · 56 sec · US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27

Turn left onto US 59

7.8 mi · 10 min · US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
28

Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

303 ft · 5 sec · East 250 Road
29

Arrive at destination

East 250 Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart for Copeland. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with plenty of daylight. There are no designated stops mentioned, so you can decide if you need to pull over based on your own needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on any drive, especially since this route doesn't highlight specific fuel stops along the way.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.6 miles from Bartlesville, OK, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 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 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Bartlesville, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bartlesville, OK

This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bartlesville, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 60 for about 27.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nowata, OK

37 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.

Popular next leg

Nowata, OK to Copeland, OK

52.4 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Glenoak, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinita, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Bartlesville, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 60

Take the ramp onto US 60 toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
7
51 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Joplin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East: Joplin
8
64 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
8
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Cash Only
9
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Af...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.44 one way

$22.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.89 $14.09 $28.17
diesel $5.61 $16.16 $32.32

Estimated Tolls: $0.63

Will Rogers Turnpike (12.6 mi) $0.63

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bartlesville, OK

Late night in Bartlesville on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Copeland, OK

Late night in Copeland on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

2 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

1h 37m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 67% of the drive on main roads like US 60 and the Will Rogers Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 27.9 miles on US 60, allowing for a good period of steady cruising. While there are some turns onto roads like Southeast Nowata Road, the overall feel is one of consistent forward momentum on established routes. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather a practical path designed for efficient travel.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.9 mi on US 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Southeast Nowata Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 60.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bartlesville, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only, Grove and Afton.

Cash Only

50.8 mi in | ~1h 9m

Grove

64 mi in | ~1h 23m

Afton

64 mi in | ~1h 23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.9 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Will Rogers Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Copeland, OK 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: at 2.6 miles (US 60): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Copeland, OK 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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