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Trip from Copeland, OK to Kiefer, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

100.6 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

Alan Garzón

Downtown Kiefer, OK, OK

Kiefer, OK

Aysegul Aytoren

Trip Overview

This 100.6-mile drive from Copeland to Kiefer, Oklahoma, will take you approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day adventure. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Will Rogers Turnpike, Skelly Bypass, and US 59, with a significant 78% of the journey on highways. Both your origin and destination lie within the Great Plains region, suggesting a consistent landscape throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.3 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 60.2 mi 1h
Skelly Bypass 11.8 mi 14m
US 59 8.6 mi 11m
I 44 5.1 mi 6m
Okmulgee Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
Okmulgee Beeline 4.5 mi 6m
Indiana Avenue 2 mi 3m
West 151st Street South 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 60.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Kiefer, 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

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

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 224 Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto US 75

4.8 mi · 5 min · Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 75

4.5 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn right onto OK 67

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 West: Kiefer Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on OK 67

2.0 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Main Street

37 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 56-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With no designated stops provided, plan your own breaks, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 60.2-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a convenient refueling point.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.3 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.3 miles or 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 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kiefer, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Copeland, OK

This is one driving day of about 100.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Copeland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Turnpike for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Claremore, OK

50 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

Vinita, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Claremore, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.3 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 Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 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.

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 86.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.2

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Oklahoma Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 93.4

Jenks, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19182963474

Visit website

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 87.1 — 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
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 224 Toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee, Oklahoma...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.73 one way

$31.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.27 $34.54
premium $4.89 $19.36 $38.72
diesel $5.61 $22.21 $44.42

Estimated Tolls: $3.01

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

$16

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.2 0 $10.56 $4.83
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.80 $4.02
EV Truck/SUV 40.2 0 $14.08 $6.44

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Late night in Copeland on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kiefer, OK

Late night in Kiefer on Sunday

Local time

2:47 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-dominant experience on this route, with 78% of the mileage dedicated to faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While primarily highway, the inclusion of Skelly Bypass and US 59 might introduce some variations in speed and road type as you progress. This drive generally offers a consistent, efficient journey rather than a winding, scenic exploration.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Skelly Bypass. 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 Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.6 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 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.

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 Kiefer, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Oklahoma City and Okmulgee.

Joplin

8.7 mi in | ~12m

Pikepass Only

9.3 mi in | ~13m

Oklahoma City

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

Okmulgee

87.1 mi in | ~1h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.01 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.

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 Kiefer, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kiefer, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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