Broken Bow, OK to Copeland, OK is 234.4 miles and takes about 5h 18m via US 59, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll primarily be on well-traveled highways, making it a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B without too many detours. Consider this route for its simplicity and directness, especially if you're aiming to complete the journey within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
117.2 miles from Broken Bow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 59
133.4 mi
3h 7m
North Park Drive
47 mi
57m
US 259
18 mi
21m
North Broadway Street
8.6 mi
12m
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
7.6 mi
8m
Broadway
5.4 mi
6m
Cherokee Turnpike
4.1 mi
4m
North Wheeler Avenue
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 59
— 133.4 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Bow, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
145 ft·8 sec·West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 259
47 mi·57 min·North Park Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left
0.8 mi·1 min
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 259
18 mi·21 min·US 259
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; US 270
30 mi·43 min·US 59; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto US 59; US 271
0.2 mi·40 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 59; US 271
8.6 mi·12 min·North Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 59; US 271
2.2 mi·3 min·US 59; US 271
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 59; US 271
319 ft·7 sec·US 59; US 271
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto OK 9; US 59
5.4 mi·6 min·Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 59
15 mi·18 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Ruth Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Ruth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on West Iola Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Iola Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto South Opdyke Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·South Opdyke Street
Use the left / right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto South Wheeler Street
1.7 mi·3 min·South Wheeler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 59
3.3 mi·4 min·North Wheeler Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 59
18 mi·22 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 59
0.1 mi·11 sec·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 59
0.7 mi·1 min·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 59
262 ft·4 sec·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 59
0.2 mi·16 sec·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 59
1.5 mi·2 min·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 59
2.4 mi·3 min·US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 59
29 mi·43 min·US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn left onto US 59; US 412
0.7 mi·1 min·Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 59; US 412
7.6 mi·8 min·Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
4.1 mi·4 min·Cherokee Turnpike
Toward US 412 West: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 28Toward US 59: KansasUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
200 ft·4 sec
30
Turn slight right onto US 59; OK 10
29 mi·40 min·US 59; OK 10
31
Turn left onto State Park Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Park Road
32
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Broadway Street
33
Turn left onto Har-Ber Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Har-Ber Road
34
Turn right onto Leisure Lane
0.9 mi·1 min·Leisure Lane
35
At end of road, turn left onto US 59
5.4 mi·8 min·US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn left onto East 250 Road
303 ft·5 sec·East 250 Road
37
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 18m estimated drive time, starting your trip from Broken Bow in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 133.4 miles on US 59 where services might be less frequent. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Plan to refuel before embarking on that long section of US 59 to ensure a smooth continuation of your trip.
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 117.2 miles from Broken Bow, OK, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133.4 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 52 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.2 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broken Bow, OK 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 Broken Bow, OK
This is one driving day of about 234.4 miles and 5h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Broken Bow, OK.
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 US 59 for about 133.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 259 / North Park Drive
Turn right onto US 259 / North Park Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
47 mi into trip|~57m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
127.6 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|South Opdyke Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Opdyke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
192.8 mi into trip|~4h 19m in|US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike toward US 412 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
7
196.9 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 59: Kansas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 59: Kansas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.93 one way
$73.86 round trip
$4.00/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$41.14
$82.28
premium
$4.75
$43.85
$87.71
diesel
$5.90
$54.45
$108.89
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Cherokee Turnpike
(4.1 mi)$0.29
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
$37
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.3
0
$24.61
$11.25
Efficient EV
58.6
0
$20.51
$9.38
EV Truck/SUV
93.8
1
$32.82
$15.00
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Broken Bow, OK
Morning
in Broken Bow on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Copeland, OK
Morning
in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Sunny
N 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 6:22AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
9 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
5h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 70% of the 234.4 miles on major roads like US 59 and US 259. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 133.4 miles on US 59, which suggests sustained cruising rather than frequent stops or town navigation. The remaining portion will transition to surface roads, likely involving more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 133.4 mi on US 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and North Park Drive. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 259 / North Park Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 234.4 miles you will encounter 21 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: near the start (US 259 / North Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles (South Opdyke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Broken Bow is a small town in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. It is the gateway to Broken Bow Lake, Beavers Bend Resort Park, and Hochatown, in the Kiamichi Country tourism region of Oklahoma.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 234.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 133.4 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Cherokee 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 259 / North Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 47 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles (South Opdyke Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Copeland, OK before the return drive.
