Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
84.8 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Turley, OK
Zülfü Demir📸
The drive from Copeland, OK to Turley, OK covers 84.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, OK 266, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.5 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 53.5 mi | 53m |
| OK 266 | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| East 36th Street North | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North Peoria Avenue East | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Port Road North | 2 mi | 2m |
| US 60 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 250 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Turley, OK.
Start on East 250 Road
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 60
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 44
Take the exit
Continue on OK 266
Continue on OK 266
Turn slight right onto OK 266
Continue on East Port Road North
Continue on East 36th Street North
Turn right onto OK 11
Arrive at destination
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.
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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Turley, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Copeland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Copeland, OK
This is one driving day of about 84.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward OK 266 West, Historic US 66: Port of Catoosa, Claremore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$13.15 one way
$26.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.45 | $32.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $18.69 | $37.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
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
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Copeland on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:55PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Evening in Turley on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:55PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
84.8 mi in 1h 39m, mostly highway — 53.5 mi of that is on Will Rogers Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and OK 266. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 59.
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 84.8 miles you will encounter 9 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. 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
285 ft
Highest Point
792 ft
~12.1 mi in
Elevation Range
201 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Copeland, OK and Turley, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Historic Us 66: Port Of Catoosa and Claremore.
Joplin
Pikepass Only
Historic Us 66: Port Of Catoosa
Claremore
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 84.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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