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Trip from Copeland, OK to Prague, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

152.1 mi

245 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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 Prague, OK, OK

Prague, OK

Arpan Bhatia

Trip Overview

This 152.1-mile journey from Copeland, OK to Prague, OK, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Will Rogers Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and Skelly Bypass, you'll spend about 77% of your time on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, this route offers a practical and efficient way to travel within the Great Plains region. The drive is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for departure and arrival without feeling rushed.

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

76.1 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 60.2 mi 1h
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 42.3 mi 41m
Skelly Bypass 15 mi 18m
Veterans Memorial Highway 13.1 mi 14m
US 59 8.6 mi 11m
I 44 5.1 mi 6m
South 8th Avenue 3.3 mi 3m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard 1.4 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 Prague, 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

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

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto US 62

260 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
Use the left lane.
19

Arrive at destination

US 62

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 44-minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave in the morning will allow you to reach Prague with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $24, you won't need to over-plan for extended breaks or frequent refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 60.2-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, to ensure a smooth journey.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.1 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 22m 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 33 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prague, 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 152.1 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 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 of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broken Arrow, OK

76 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

Pryor, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catoosa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 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.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 119.5

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 86.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 119.5

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 86.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 86.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 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 | ~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
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

$23.78 one way

$47.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.11 $52.22
premium $4.89 $29.27 $58.54
diesel $5.61 $33.58 $67.16

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

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.97 $7.30
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.31 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.29 $9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Night in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prague, OK

Night in Prague on Saturday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

17 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

2h 44m 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-focused drive for most of this trip, with 77% of the route being on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike, providing a solid period of consistent travel. This road profile suggests a drive that is largely about making good time, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops along the way. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on efficient transit between your origin and destination within Oklahoma.

77% 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 152.1 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.

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 Prague, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Oklahoma City and Drumright.

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

Drumright

132.6 mi in | ~2h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 152.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 $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.

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