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Trip from Copeland, OK to Fletcher, 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 41m

Distance

256.8 mi

413 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 28m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 51m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 7m
8 PM
4h 34m

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

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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Downtown Fletcher, OK, OK

Fletcher, OK

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Trip Overview

This 256.8-mile journey from Copeland, Oklahoma to Fletcher, Oklahoma is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 41 minutes. You'll spend about 90% of your time on major turnpikes, including the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Will Rogers Turnpike, and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, this route offers an efficient way to travel within the Great Plains region. Given its duration and highway nature, it's well-suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive is primarily about covering distance efficiently.

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

128.4 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.6 mi 1h 25m
Will Rogers Turnpike 60.2 mi 1h
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike 46.1 mi 47m
Will Rogers Expressway 23.5 mi 28m
Skelly Bypass 15 mi 18m
US 59 8.6 mi 11m
I 44 5.6 mi 7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Fletcher, 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: 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 · 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

60 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44
Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 44

87 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

16 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

7.9 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 44

46 mi · 46 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

0.4 mi · 1 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling Use the sharp right lane.
19

Turn right

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the left / right lanes.
20

Continue on Whitfield Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Whitfield Road
21

Continue on Northeast 180th Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Northeast 180th Street
22

Turn right onto Northeast North Drive

3.0 mi · 7 min · Northeast North Drive
23

Continue on East North Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · East North Drive
24

Turn left onto North Central Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · North Central Street
25

Turn right onto West Cole Road

319 ft · 14 sec · West Cole Road
26

Arrive at destination

West Cole Road

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 41-minute drive, departing in the morning will allow you to reach Fletcher with ample time for activities. While only one recommended stop is noted, the highway nature of the route means you can be flexible with breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 86.6 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, to avoid any inconvenience. The relatively short duration makes it a manageable day trip, but planning your fuel stops in advance is always a smart move on turnpike-heavy routes.

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 128.4 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 56 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.4 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fletcher, 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 256.8 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perkins, OK

128 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

Claremore, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Drumright, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.4 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.

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.

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 146.7

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 91.7

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 183.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 91.7

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Science Museum Oklahoma

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 183.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14056026664

Visit website

Oklahoma State Capitol

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 183.4

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14055213356

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 70.2 and 250.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
75.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
9
181.5 mi into trip | ~3h 11m in | I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 133 Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
197.1 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
250.7 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Take the exit onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Exit 62 Toward Fletcher, Cyril, Sterling

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.15 one way

$80.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.08 $88.16
premium $4.89 $49.42 $98.84
diesel $5.61 $56.70 $113.40

Estimated Tolls: $10.54

Turner Turnpike (86.6 mi) $4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike (45.7 mi) $3.20
Will Rogers Turnpike (60.2 mi) $3.01

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

$40

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77 0 $26.96 $12.33
Efficient EV 64.2 0 $22.47 $10.27
EV Truck/SUV 102.7 1 $35.95 $16.44

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Evening in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

8:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fletcher, OK

Evening in Fletcher on Saturday

Local time

8:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°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 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 41m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $18 near mile 186
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 256.8-mile trip, with 90% of your travel on major turnpikes. The personality of the drive is defined by the open road and consistent speeds, particularly on the longest stretch of 86.6 miles along the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This profile means you'll be on well-maintained, high-speed roads for the majority of your journey. While not a winding, scenic route, it offers a predictable and direct path from point A to point B within Oklahoma.

90% 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: 86.6 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.2 miles in near I 44.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 256.8 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 70.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,383 ft 708 ft

Total Climb

790 ft

Total Descent

199 ft

Highest Point

1,383 ft

~256.8 mi in

Elevation Range

675 ft

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 Fletcher, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.

Oklahoma City

75.3 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 44; OK 66

Lawton

176.9 mi in | ~3h 5m | via I 44

Amarillo

181.5 mi in | ~3h 11m | via I 44; OK 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 256.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.54 in tolls one way, starting with Turner 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.

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.

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 Fletcher, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 70.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.5 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fletcher, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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