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Trip from Copeland, OK to Locust Grove, 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 14m

Distance

55 mi

89 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m

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 Locust Grove, OK, OK

Locust Grove, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Oklahoma Great Plains, the 55-mile stretch between Copeland and Locust Grove is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 14 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the journey, allowing you to keep your travel costs low. You will primarily navigate via US 60, the Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway, and OK 82. Since the entire route stays within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient connection for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
OK 82 20 mi 25m
Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway 15.4 mi 21m
US 60 7.4 mi 8m
US 59 6.1 mi 8m
CR E0240 3 mi 5m
CR S0530 1 mi 1m
Joe Koelsch Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Rogers Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: OK 82 — 20 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Locust Grove, OK.

1

Start on East 250 Road

303 ft · 13 sec · East 250 Road
2

Turn sharp left onto US 59

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 59
3

Turn slight left onto E0230 Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · E0230 Road
4

Turn left onto CR S0530

1.0 mi · 1 min · CR S0530
5

Turn right onto CR E0240

3.0 mi · 5 min · CR E0240
6

Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

7.4 mi · 8 min · US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn slight left

327 ft · 13 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Turn slight left onto OK 82

16 mi · 20 min · OK 82
9

Turn right onto OK 20; OK 82

1.1 mi · 1 min · Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway
10

Turn slight right onto Rogers Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Rogers Avenue
11

Turn slight left onto Cherokee Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cherokee Avenue
12

Turn right onto Woodland

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Woodland
13

Turn right onto OK 20; OK 82

14 mi · 19 min · Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on OK 82

4.3 mi · 5 min · OK 82
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn right onto CR E560

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Joe Koelsch Drive
16

Turn left onto Locust Street

0.3 mi · 25 sec · Locust Street
17

Continue on Ross Street

429 ft · 11 sec · Ross Street
18

Turn left onto Floyd Cunningham Drive

379 ft · 11 sec · Floyd Cunningham Drive
19

Turn right onto US 412 Alternate

50 ft · 1 sec · Harold Andrews Boulevard
20

Arrive at destination

US 412 Alternate

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Kenwood, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kenwood, OK

28 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

Cleora, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cleora, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 59

Turn sharp left onto US 59

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | CR S0530

Turn left onto CR S0530

Navigation decision point

6
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
35.5 mi into trip | ~48m in | OK 20; OK 82 / Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway

Turn right onto OK 20; OK 82 / Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
55 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard

Turn right onto US 412 Alternate / Harold Andrews Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.60 one way

$17.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.44 $18.88
premium $4.89 $10.58 $21.17
diesel $5.61 $12.14 $24.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.81 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Night in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 15 to 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:24PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:19PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Locust Grove, OK

Night in Locust Grove on Saturday

Local time

11:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 20 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 12 at 2:24PM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 2:19PM CDT until April 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

57°F

Kenwood, OK

28 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m 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?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of road types, transitioning through segments that prioritize efficient transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 20-mile run on OK 82, which provides a steady rhythm for your drive. While the route is designed for utility, the variation between state highways and the Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway keeps the pace moving. Expect a focused experience behind the wheel that favors direct travel over technical or winding backroads.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on OK 82.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 82 and Mickey Mantle Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 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 5/10

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 55 miles you will encounter 12 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; at 6.5 miles (CR S0530): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 55 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20 miles on OK 82. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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; at 6.5 miles (CR S0530): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Locust Grove, 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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