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Trip from Burns Flat, 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

4h 26m

Distance

294.3 mi

474 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 27m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 19m

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

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Downtown Burns Flat, OK, OK

Burns Flat, OK

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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Trip Overview

This 294.3-mile journey from Burns Flat, OK to Copeland, OK is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 26 minutes. You'll primarily travel on I 40 East, the Great Western Cattle Trail, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. With a fuel cost around $45 and just one recommended stop, this drive is manageable within a single day. The route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Consider this a straightforward drive that won't require an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick trip.

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

147.2 miles from Burns Flat, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 East — —
Great Western Cattle Trail — —
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — —
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway — —
Cornwell Drive — —
North Czech Hall Road — —
Northwest 10th Street — —
I 344 East — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 40 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

3.2 mi · 5 min · the route
2

Continue straight

3.2 mi · 3 min
3

Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 40 East: Oklahoma City
4

Merge slight left onto Great Western Cattle Trail

2.0 mi · 2 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
5

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

24 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
7

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

55 mi · 54 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
9

Keep slight left

118 ft · 10 sec
10

Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
11

Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
12

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
13

Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 344 East
14

Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

24 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
15

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
16

Continue on Skelly Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
17

Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
18

Continue straight

4.3 mi · 5 min
19

Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
20

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
21

Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Cash Only
22

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 20 sec
23

Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
24

Turn straight

0.6 mi · 57 sec
25

Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

7.8 mi · 10 min · US 69 South: Grove
26

Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

302 ft · 6 sec · East 250 Road
27

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 294.3-mile drive, departing earlier in the day will give you the most flexibility. With a duration of 4 hours and 26 minutes and only one stop recommended, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the Great Western Cattle Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway sections, as services might be less frequent. The 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means staying alert and consulting your navigation frequently will be key to a smooth journey. Budgeting around $45 for fuel should cover your needs.

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 147.2 miles from Burns Flat, OK, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

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 65 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.2 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

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 Burns Flat, 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 Burns Flat, OK

This is one driving day of about 294.3 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Burns Flat, 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.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nichols Hills, OK

147 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Geary, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nichols Hills, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.2 miles from Burns Flat, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.1

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.1

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 63.1

Calumet, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 42

Weatherford, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 105.1

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 210.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 147.2

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 210.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Oklahoma Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 210.2

Jenks, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19182963474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.01 one way

$92.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $50.52 $101.04
premium $4.89 $56.64 $113.27
diesel $5.61 $64.98 $129.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.3 1 $30.90 $14.13
Efficient EV 73.6 0 $25.75 $11.77
EV Truck/SUV 117.7 1 $41.20 $18.84

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Burns Flat, OK

Evening in Burns Flat on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Copeland, OK

Evening in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

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

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 294.3-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the profile suggests a driving experience characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. This means you'll likely encounter a variety of road types and conditions, requiring your attention throughout the 4-hour and 26-minute journey. It’s a route that keeps you actively engaged with the road ahead.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: I 40 East.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burns Flat, OK to Copeland, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 294.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burns Flat, OK to Copeland, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Copeland, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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