Origin
Chelsea, OK
Late night in Chelsea on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chelsea, OK to Copeland, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chelsea, OK
gina bichsel
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This straightforward 42-mile drive from Chelsea to Copeland, Oklahoma, is an easy 53-minute trip perfect for a single day. Primarily utilizing the Will Rogers Turnpike and Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways, with a segment on US 59, this route offers a convenient way to travel within the Great Plains region. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical option. Since it's a short journey, you won't need to split it into multiple days, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.6 mi | 12m |
| Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 60 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Excelsior Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR E0269 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 12.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on OK 28
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 6th Street
2
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Layton Street
4
Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 60; US Historic 66
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Wilson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CR E0269
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
CR E0269
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR S4410
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 7th Street
11
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Illinois Avenue
12
Turn left
352 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cash Only
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 44
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
19
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.
20
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.
21
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
22
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
23
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Chelsea, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Excelsior Avenue
Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
33 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
33.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$6.57 one way
$13.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Copeland, OK
Late night in Copeland on Tuesday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a chance for consistent speed. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between the turnpike, the trailways, and US 59, providing a varied driving experience without being overly complex. This blend means you'll get a taste of both faster highway travel and potentially more local road conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near Excelsior Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 42 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (Excelsior Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chelsea, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only, Grove and Afton.
Cash Only
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Grove
32.8 mi in
|
~39m
Afton
32.8 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. 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 17.8 miles (Excelsior Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 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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