Copeland to Granite is 332.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oklahoma, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same area. It's a straightforward drive that covers a significant portion of the state, mostly on highways, making it a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained roads, so it's a good option for a single-day transit.
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
166.1 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
84.8 mi
1h 27m
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi
1h
Larry Wade Memorial Highway
30.3 mi
35m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi
10m
US 59
8.6 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,330 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,683
Quietest
2 AM
~174 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Granite, 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
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 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse 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 CityUse 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 CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138BToward Kilpatrick Turnpike WestUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest 10th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·47 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi·55 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi·2 min·Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 40
24 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 40
11 mi·10 min·Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 40
5.9 mi·6 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 38Toward OK 6: AltusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
152 ft·5 sec
Toward OK 6 South: AltusUse the left lane.
24
Continue on OK 6
30 mi·35 min·Larry Wade Memorial Highway
Toward OK 6 South: AltusUse the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn right onto Sulphur Road
0.4 mi·56 sec·Sulphur Road
26
Continue on CR E1415
0.2 mi·29 sec·Mountain Avenue
27
Turn left onto Windle Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Windle Street
28
Turn right onto Parker Avenue
0.1 mi·20 sec·Parker Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Parker Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 54m drive time, leaving in the morning should give you plenty of daylight to reach Granite. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $51, planning is relatively simple. The longest stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is 86.6 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you enter this section, as services might be spaced out. This is a manageable single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time 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 166.1 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 55m 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 73 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.1 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granite, 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 332.1 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.
The midpoint is around 166.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 300.9 — 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|~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.
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
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...
8
300.9 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward OK 6 South: Altus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward OK 6 South: Altus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.49 one way
$102.98 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$56.46
$112.91
premium
$4.93
$64.43
$128.87
diesel
$5.60
$73.21
$146.41
Estimated Tolls: $8.52
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)$3.01
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
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
$51
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.6
1
$34.87
$15.94
Efficient EV
83
0
$29.06
$13.28
EV Truck/SUV
132.8
1
$46.49
$21.25
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Copeland, OK
Late night
in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:10PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 11:42AM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Granite, OK
Late night
in Granite on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 9 to 13 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:10PM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 11:42AM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM 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
4 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
5h 54m 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
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...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
$18
near mile 183.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is about 55% highway, so expect a substantial amount of time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is 86.6 miles. After the highway portions, the profile shifts to mixed highway and surface roads, meaning you'll transition from faster cruising to more varied driving conditions. You'll notice the change as you move from the consistent flow of the turnpike to the more typical surface road environment.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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 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 0.1 miles in near US 59.
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 20 significant decision points across 332.1 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 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 70.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,757 ft600 ft
Total Climb
1,339 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
1,757 ft
~308.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,157 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 Granite, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Kilpatrick Turnpike West.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 332.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 $8.52 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 Granite, 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 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 70.2 miles (I 44): 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Granite, OK before the return drive.
