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Trip from Copeland, OK to Pryor Creek, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

48.7 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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 Pryor Creek, OK, OK

Pryor Creek, OK

Chris Flaten

Trip Overview

Copeland, OK to Pryor Creek, OK is 48.7 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Will Rogers Turnpike, US 69, and US 59, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward drive between two points in Oklahoma. It's a practical option if you need to get from one area to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its directness and minimal travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 19.2 mi 19m
US 69 19.1 mi 23m
US 59 8.6 mi 11m
US 60 <0.1 mi <1m
East 250 Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 19.2 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Pryor Creek, 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

19 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Exit 283 Toward US 69: Big Cabin Use the right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

149 ft · 5 sec
11

Turn left onto US 69

19 mi · 23 min · US 69
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn left

115 ft · 3 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Craig County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinita, OK

24 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

Afton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinita, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.2 — 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.
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Turn slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
6
9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / sharp right lanes. Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
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
7
29.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 69: Big Cabin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 283 Toward US 69: Big Cabin

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.55 one way

$15.10 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $8.28 $16.56
premium $4.93 $9.45 $18.90
diesel $5.60 $10.74 $21.47

Estimated Tolls: $0.96

Will Rogers Turnpike (19.2 mi) $0.96

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.11 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.82 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Night in Copeland on Friday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Clear

SW 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:54PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:54PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Pryor Creek, OK

Night in Pryor Creek on Friday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:54PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:54PM CDT until September 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

59m 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 route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of it on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 19.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike before transitioning to US 69 and US 59. Expect mostly highway cruising for the majority of your travel time. The highway portion means fewer intersections and more consistent speeds.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 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 US 69. 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

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 48.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

867 ft 627 ft

Total Climb

116 ft

Total Descent

278 ft

Highest Point

867 ft

~3.5 mi in

Elevation Range

240 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 Pryor Creek, OK, road signs point toward Joplin and Pikepass Only.

Joplin

8.7 mi in | ~12m

Pikepass Only

9.3 mi in | ~13m

About the Cities

Arriving in Pryor Creek, OK

Full guide →

Pryor (officially but less commonly known as Pryor Creek) is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.96 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 Pryor Creek, 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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: 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 Pryor Creek, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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