Francis Energy Charging Station
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Chandler, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
332.1 mi
534 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Granite, OK
Patrick
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 .
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Granite, OK.
Start on East 250 Road
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 60
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
Continue on I 44
Continue on I 344
Take the exit
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40; US 270
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on OK 6
Turn right onto Sulphur Road
Continue on CR E1415
Turn left onto Windle Street
Turn right onto Parker Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Copeland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Chandler, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bristow, OK
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bristow, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
+14052951811
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Hinton, OK
+18883856671
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+14052952990
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
+14057029200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
El Reno, Oklahoma
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+14052625121
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Weatherford, Oklahoma
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15807725871
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward OK 6 South: Altus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$55.40 one way
$110.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $60.21 | $120.42 |
| premium | $5.26 | $68.76 | $137.52 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $80.79 | $161.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.52
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
$55
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
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, 2026-10-12.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Francis Energy Charging Station
Chandler, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
EVmatch Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
El Reno, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
EVmatch Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
EVmatch Charging Station
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:52AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:45AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Morning in Granite on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:52AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 17 at 2:45AM CDT until October 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Norman 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,339 ft
Total Descent
514 ft
Highest Point
1,757 ft
~308.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,157 ft
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.
Oklahoma City
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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