Will Rogers Archway
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Trip from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
134.3 mi
216 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Fairfax, OK
DS stories
Trip Overview
Spanning 134.3 miles across the Great Plains, this drive from Copeland to Fairfax is a straightforward journey that typically takes 2 hours and 44 minutes. It functions perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay to complete the trek. Budgeting around $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. You will primarily utilize US 59 North and I-44 to navigate between these two Oklahoma points. Since the route is entirely within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent, offering a reliable path for those looking to travel efficiently between these towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.1 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 50.1 mi | 50m |
| Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway | 38.4 mi | 44m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| East 146th Street North | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Keetonville Bypass | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| OK 18 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| East W.C. Rogers Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| OK 20 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 50.1 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Fairfax, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
303 ft
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13 sec
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East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 59
8.4 mi
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11 min
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US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the sharp right lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft
·
8 sec
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US 60
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
50 mi
·
50 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 252
Toward OK 20: Flint Road, Claremore
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR E0510
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
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Flint Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 20
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Keetonville Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 20
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 20
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto OK 20; US 169
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto OK 20
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
OK 20
Toward OK 20 West: Skiatook
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto OK 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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East 146th Street North
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on OK 20
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 20
8.0 mi
·
11 min
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East 146th Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 20
4.6 mi
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8 min
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East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto OK 20
19 mi
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22 min
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Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Continue on OK 20
1.3 mi
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2 min
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East 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 20
19 mi
·
22 min
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Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto OK 18
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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OK 18
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
OK 18
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple given the manageable 2-hour and 44-minute duration, but keep in mind that the PIKEPASS-only sections on I-44 require advance preparation. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace the trip according to your personal comfort. Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to leave during daylight hours to better navigate the local road changes you will encounter. A key tip for this specific journey is to double-check your PIKEPASS account status before leaving Copeland to avoid any toll-related headaches. By keeping your fuel budget at $20, you can focus on the road ahead without worrying about excessive transit costs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.1 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfax, 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 134.3 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 Will Rogers Turnpike for about 50.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Copeland, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
The Wood Shed
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 59
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip
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~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
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward OK 20: Flint Road, Claremore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 252
Toward OK 20: Flint Road, Claremore
8
72.6 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
Take the ramp toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
7
72.9 mi into trip
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~1h 23m in
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OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Merge onto OK 20; US 169 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 20 West, US 169 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.66 round trip
$4.22/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| premium | $5.18 | $27.40 | $54.81 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.50
Will Rogers Turnpike
(50.1 mi)
$2.50
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
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.10 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.75 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.80 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Fairfax, OK
Afternoon in Fairfax on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
0% chance
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
2 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
2h 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will utilize major thoroughfares like I-44, the route lacks a high highway percentage, keeping you engaged with local road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind. There is a PIKEPASS requirement on certain segments, so ensure your transponder is ready before you head out. The experience shifts from open stretches to more technical navigation as you transition between the primary roads. You won't find a singular, long, uninterrupted highway stretch here, making it a drive characterized by frequent adjustments and varied road types.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.1 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
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 14 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 Effort
6/10
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 134.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 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
1,015 ft
611 ft
Total Climb
618 ft
Total Descent
560 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
~115.1 mi in
Elevation Range
404 ft
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 Copeland, OK and Fairfax, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Claremore.
Joplin
8.7 mi in
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~12m
Pikepass Only
9.3 mi in
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~13m
Claremore
60 mi in
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~1h 5m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fairfax, OK
Full guide →Founded 1903
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 134.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.1 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.50 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 3 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 Fairfax, 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 3 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 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 Fairfax, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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