Colbert to Copeland is 238.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m via US 69, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Oklahoma, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making for a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to cover ground without significant time commitment.
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
119.4 miles from Colbert, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 69
83.5 mi
1h 36m
South George Nigh Expressway
63.7 mi
1h 11m
North Blake Drive
44 mi
56m
Will Rogers Turnpike
19.3 mi
19m
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi
13m
US 59
8.4 mi
11m
North 32nd Street
3.4 mi
5m
South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 83.5 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colbert, OK and Copeland, OK.
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Start on South Franklin Street
1.0 mi·2 min·South Franklin Street
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Continue on Leavenworth Trail
0.5 mi·1 min·Leavenworth Trail
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 69; US 75
2.3 mi·2 min·US 69; US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 69; US 75
1.1 mi·1 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 69; US 75
26 mi·28 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: DurantUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 69; US 75
5.9 mi·6 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: AtokaUse the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 69; US 75
2.3 mi·3 min·South Jefferson Street
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: AtokaUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 69; US 75
36 mi·41 min·US 69; US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 69
12 mi·15 min·US 69
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·South George Nigh Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 62; US 69; OK 16
3.4 mi·5 min·North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 69
11 mi·13 min·Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 69
44 mi·56 min·North Blake Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
405 ft·11 sec
Toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 East: JoplinUse the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 44
19 mi·19 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 302Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, AftonUse the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Cash OnlyUse the straight lane.
21
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·20 sec·this road
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, GroveUse the slight right lane.
23
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.
24
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
25
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft·5 sec·East 250 Road
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Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour and 45-minute drive, aim to depart in the morning to allow ample daylight for the entire trip. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a midpoint that suits your needs for a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 83.5-mile stretch on US 69, as services can be spread out in this region. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure time or stop duration if needed.
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 119.4 miles from Colbert, OK, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 2h 19m 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 53m
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 Colbert, 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 Colbert, OK
This is one driving day of about 238.8 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Colbert, 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 69 for about 83.5 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 230.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
7
209.6 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
229.6 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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
229.8 mi into trip|~4h 32m 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
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230.1 mi into trip|~4h 32m 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
$35.27 one way
$70.53 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$38.93
$77.86
premium
$4.72
$44.34
$88.68
diesel
$4.80
$45.09
$90.18
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Will Rogers Turnpike
(19.3 mi)$0.96
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
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.6
0
$25.07
$11.46
Efficient EV
59.7
0
$20.90
$9.55
EV Truck/SUV
95.5
1
$33.43
$15.28
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Colbert, OK
Late night
in Colbert on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 10 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Copeland, OK
Late night
in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph20% chanceLive 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
5 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
4h 45m 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 route is mostly highway, with 73% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience an 83.5-mile stretch on US 69 before transitioning to other roads. Expect a good amount of highway cruising with fewer exits compared to more urban corridors. The profile is generally flat, typical of highway travel across the Great Plains.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and South George Nigh Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 238.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
792 ft520 ft
Total Climb
470 ft
Total Descent
342 ft
Highest Point
792 ft
~239.9 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Colbert, OK to Copeland, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 238.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.96 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.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Copeland, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
