Origin
Copeland, OK
Evening in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Oakland, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
258.3 mi
416 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Oakland, OK
Robert So
Trip Overview
Copeland to Oakland is 258.3 miles and takes about 4 hours 53 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Will Rogers Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. The drive primarily utilizes major turnpikes, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. If you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, this is a solid option for a single-day excursion.
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
129.1 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 108.3 mi | 2h 5m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 41m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| South 8th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 108.3 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Oakland, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
303 ft
·
13 sec
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East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 59
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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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
42 mi
·
41 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 99
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward US 377, OK 99 South: Fittstown, Tishomingo, Madill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on OK 99; US 377
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 99; US 377
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 377; OK 99
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kemp Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 377; OK 22; OK 99
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Turn right onto East Wolf Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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East Wolf Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; OK 199
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn left onto US 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
Use the left lane.
31
Arrive at destination
US 70
Trip Plan
Given this drive is under 5 hours, you can comfortably complete it in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and the potential for an unexpected stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 100 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment, especially considering the estimated $40 fuel cost. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 108.3-mile mark on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 129.1 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.3 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 57 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 2h 18m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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.
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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 258.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 108.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.1 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.3 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 132.6 — 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
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~0m in
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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
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~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
132.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.38 one way
$80.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.71 | $99.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.03 | $114.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.13
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)
$3.01
Turner Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.12
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 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 | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
| Efficient EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.16 | $16.53 |
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.
Destination
Oakland, OK
Evening in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
129 mi in
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
3 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 53m 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.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 231.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter some stretches on Veterans Memorial Highway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 108.3 miles. Expect a blend of efficient turnpike driving and potentially some local road transitions. The character of the drive is largely dictated by the major highways, providing a consistent pace for most of the 4 hours and 53 minutes.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.3 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 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 19 significant decision points across 258.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Oakland, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Drumright, Tishomingo and Madill.
Oklahoma City
75.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
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via I 44; OK 66
Drumright
132.6 mi in
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~2h 21m
Tishomingo
207.6 mi in
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~3h 48m
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via US 377; OK 99
Madill
207.6 mi in
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~3h 48m
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via US 377; OK 99
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 258.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.13 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.
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 Oakland, 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 — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakland, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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