Copeland to Durant is 227.2 miles and takes about 4h 34m via US 69, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, transitioning across the Great Plains region. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, making for a varied driving experience. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering a straightforward way to cover ground within the state.
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
113.6 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South 32nd Street
98.5 mi
1h 52m
US 69
71.3 mi
1h 28m
Will Rogers Turnpike
19.2 mi
19m
South Dewey Avenue
10.9 mi
13m
South Big Bend Road
9.8 mi
10m
US 59
8.6 mi
11m
North 32nd Street
3.4 mi
5m
OK 78
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
South 32nd Street
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Durant, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
303 ft·13 sec·East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 59
8.4 mi·11 min·US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: MiamiUse the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the sharp right lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft·8 sec·US 60
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PIKEPASS OnlyUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
19 mi·19 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 283Toward US 69: Big CabinUse the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft·5 sec
11
Turn left onto US 69
44 mi·56 min·US 69
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on US 69
11 mi·13 min·South Dewey Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 69
3.4 mi·5 min·North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 64; US 69
99 mi·1 hr 52 min·South 32nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 69; OK 43
12 mi·15 min·US 69; OK 43
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 69; US 75
2.7 mi·3 min·US 69; US 75
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on US 69; US 75
9.8 mi·10 min·South Big Bend Road
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: DurantUse the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 69; US 75
12 mi·12 min·US 69; US 75
Toward US 69 South, US 75 South: DurantUse the straight lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 69 Business; US 75 Business
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 69 Business; US 75 Business
Use the sharp right lane.
20
Turn right onto OK 78
2.9 mi·5 min·OK 78
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Magnolia Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Magnolia Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi·49 sec·Northeast 2nd Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 34m drive time, leaving Copeland in the morning should allow you to reach Durant with plenty of daylight to spare. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer surface road stretches, as services might be less frequent. The fuel cost is estimated around $40, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility to depart when convenient.
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 113.6 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.6 miles or 2h 20m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Durant, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Copeland, 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 Copeland, OK
This is one driving day of about 227.2 miles and 4h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Copeland, 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 South 32nd Street for about 98.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
8.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Turn slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
6
9 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
7
9.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
7
29.2 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward US 69: Big Cabin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 283
Toward US 69: Big Cabin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.77 one way
$75.55 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$41.15
$82.29
premium
$5.18
$46.36
$92.72
diesel
$5.35
$47.86
$95.71
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Will Rogers Turnpike
(19.2 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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.86
$10.91
Efficient EV
56.8
0
$19.88
$9.09
EV Truck/SUV
90.9
1
$31.81
$14.54
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon
in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 10:39PM CDT until June 2 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 2 at 10:38PM CDT until June 3 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Durant, OK
Afternoon
in Durant on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 6 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 10:39PM CDT until June 2 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued June 2 at 10:38PM CDT until June 3 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
7 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 34m 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 about 45% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 98.5 miles on South 32nd Street. You'll notice the transition from more rural cruising to areas with denser exits as you progress. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so expect to adjust your speed and awareness as road types change.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on South 32nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 59.
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 227.2 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (US 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Durant is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. Teddy and Eleanor Roosevelt once spoke here, even though it was a sundown town. It gained impetus through the railroad and eventually became a major commerce area for the Choctaw Tribe, with their casino and other investments.
Top landmarks
•Durant Downtown Historic District — historic district in Durant, Oklahoma
•Bryan County Courthouse — courthouse in Durant, Oklahoma, United States
•Robert E. Lee School — school building in Durant, Oklahoma
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 227.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on South 32nd Street. 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 13 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 Durant, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Durant, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
