Copeland to Pink is 192.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 34 minutes via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and US 177, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you across the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, mostly on well-maintained turnpikes and highways. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day, connecting two points within the state without extensive detours. You'll find it a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within Oklahoma.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.2 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
64.2 mi
1h 3m
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi
1h
US 177
20.6 mi
23m
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
US 59
8.6 mi
11m
I 44
5.1 mi
6m
OK 102
4.3 mi
7m
Highway Drive
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 3m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,460 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~198 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Pink, 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
64 mi·1 hr 3 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 158Toward OK 66: WellstonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
1.8 mi·2 min·US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 177
21 mi·23 min·US 177
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
2.3 mi·2 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 178Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel AcresUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 102
3.8 mi·6 min·Highway Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on OK 102
4.3 mi·7 min·OK 102
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Take the ramp
155 ft·4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 9; CR EW121
3.7 mi·4 min·OK 9; CR EW121
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on this road
231 ft·16 sec·this road
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 34 minute drive time, starting in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to decide when and where to take a break, but consider planning it around the halfway point or when you need fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning from the turnpike to US 177, as services might be less frequent on the latter. The $30 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra budgeted for unexpected needs.
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 96.2 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 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 42 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pink, 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 192.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 64.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 180.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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180.2 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres
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 178
Toward OK 102 South: Dale, Bethel Acres
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.01 one way
$64.01 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$34.86
$69.72
premium
$5.18
$39.28
$78.56
diesel
$5.35
$40.55
$81.09
Estimated Tolls: $6.22
Turner Turnpike
(64.2 mi)$3.21
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
$32
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.8
0
$20.21
$9.24
Efficient EV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
EV Truck/SUV
77
0
$26.95
$12.32
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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 May 28, 2026
Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon
in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 mph65% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Pink, OK
Afternoon
in Pink on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 2 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
71°F
Oakhurst, OK
96 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
3h 34m 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.
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$18
near mile 192.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 87% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 64.2 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. You'll experience a good amount of rural cruising before transitioning to US 177, where the road environment will likely change to more typical surface road conditions as you approach your destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.2 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers Turnpike. 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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 192.5 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
Mostly flat terrain
1,119 ft632 ft
Total Climb
598 ft
Total Descent
271 ft
Highest Point
1,119 ft
~192.5 mi in
Elevation Range
486 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 Pink, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Bethel Acres.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 192.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.2 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.22 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Pink, 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Pink, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
