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Trip from El Reno, OK to Copeland, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

216.6 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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El Reno, OK

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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Trip Overview

This 216.6-mile drive from El Reno, OK, to Copeland, OK, will take you approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey primarily utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, I-44, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike, with 85% of the route on highways. At an estimated fuel cost of $34, this trip is well within reach for a single day, making it an ideal day trip. The drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. With just one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 86.1 miles, you can cover significant ground efficiently.

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

108.3 miles from El Reno, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 86.1 mi 1h 25m
I 44 65.3 mi 1h 6m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 23.5 mi 25m
Skelly Bypass 15.5 mi 18m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 11.2 mi 11m
US 59 8.4 mi 11m
South Rock Island Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
Northwest 10th Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 86.1 mi, about 1h 25m

Traffic on I-40

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,830 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~207 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.8×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 El Reno, OK and Copeland, OK.

1

Start on I 40 Business; US Historic 66

33 ft · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive
2

Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66

323 ft · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
3

Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Wade Street
4

Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Southeast 27th Street
6

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec
7

Continue

419 ft · 5 sec
8

Continue on I 40 Business; US 81

0.2 mi · 13 sec · I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on I 40 Business; US 81

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 40 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 40 Business
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City Use the sharp right lane.
11

Merge onto I 40; US 270

11 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

117 ft · 9 sec
14

Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Czech Hall Road
15

Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
16

Continue on Northwest 10th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
17

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 344 East
18

Merge onto I 344

24 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 44

86 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22

Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton Use the right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · this road
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.6 mi · 56 sec · US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29

Turn left onto US 59

7.8 mi · 10 min · US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
30

Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

303 ft · 5 sec · East 250 Road
31

Arrive at destination

East 250 Road

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour and 51-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, and you can depart at your leisure. Plan for just one stop to break up the 216.6 miles, perhaps midway through the longest stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 86.1-mile segment, to ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your destination. The estimated fuel cost of $34 is a helpful budgeting tool for this efficient journey.

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 108.3 miles from El Reno, OK, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.1 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 48 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 108.3 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving El Reno, 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 El Reno, OK

This is one driving day of about 216.6 miles and 3h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from El Reno, 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 86.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sapulpa, OK

108 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

Harrah, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sapulpa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.3 miles from El Reno, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Francis Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

El Reno, Oklahoma

+14052951811

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18448253356

Visit website

Electric Circuit Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Yukon, Oklahoma

+18006869243

Will Rogers Archway

0 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

Stroud Services

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Chandler Services

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

The Wood Shed

0.3 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.5 mi from route

TA

1.6 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.8 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.9 mi from route

QuikTrip

2.3 mi from route

Canadian County Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

El Reno, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+14052625121

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 207.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 40 Business

Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the sharp right lane. Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
8
14.2 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

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 137 Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
8
127.9 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
146.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
9
207.9 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Af...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.99 one way

$63.97 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $35.31 $70.63
premium $4.72 $40.22 $80.43
diesel $4.80 $40.90 $81.80

Estimated Tolls: $5.49

Turner Turnpike (86.1 mi) $4.31
Kilpatrick Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.18

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

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 65 0 $22.74 $10.40
Efficient EV 54.2 0 $18.95 $8.66
EV Truck/SUV 86.6 1 $30.32 $13.86

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026

Origin

El Reno, OK

Late night in El Reno on Sunday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 14 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:27PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Copeland, OK

Late night in Copeland on Sunday

Local time

4:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

94°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:27PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:26PM CDT by NWS Norman 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 51m 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

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $18 near mile 37.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, accounting for 85% of the total mileage. You'll spend the majority of your time on major roadways like the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, I-44, and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 86.1 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, meaning you can settle in for a solid period of driving without frequent exits. This highway-centric profile suggests a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress across the Great Plains.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.1 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 I 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near I 40 Business.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 22 significant decision points across 216.6 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 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,356 ft 590 ft

Total Climb

281 ft

Total Descent

845 ft

Highest Point

1,356 ft

Elevation Range

766 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from El Reno, OK to Copeland, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.

Claremore

146.4 mi in | ~2h 36m | via I 44

About the Cities

Starting in El Reno, OK

Full guide →

El Reno is a city of 20,000 people (2019) in the Frontier Country region of Central Oklahoma. El Reno is one of few cities in Oklahoma to have a streetcar in operation in the downtown area. The city was begun shortly after the 1889 land rush. The city was named for the nearby Fort Reno. The city is also known for its Fried Onion Burger Festival, a tribute to a popular hamburger version where onions were supplemented into the patty to make the sandwich go further back in the Great Depression.

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 3h 51m. Total distance: 216.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.49 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 16 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 Copeland, 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 127.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Copeland, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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