Kingfisher, OK to Copeland, OK is 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 57m via OK 33 and I 44, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward trip for those needing to cover ground efficiently. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a practical choice for a quick transit. The recommended single day of travel means you can get to your destination without needing an overnight stop. Consider this if you prefer covering miles on well-maintained roads with minimal fuss.
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
101.4 miles from Kingfisher, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 33
91.7 mi
1h 51m
I 44
65.3 mi
1h 6m
Skelly Bypass
15.5 mi
18m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi
9m
US 59
8.4 mi
11m
East Main Street
5.2 mi
7m
West Broadway Street
2.7 mi
5m
East Broadway Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 91.7 mi, about 1h 51m
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 Kingfisher, OK and Copeland, OK.
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Start on North 6th Street
182 ft·15 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto OK 33
1.5 mi·2 min·East Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 33
17 mi·23 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 33
37 mi·43 min·OK 33
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
204 ft·5 sec·North Noble Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West North Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West North Street
10
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·36 sec·East Main Street
11
Continue on East North Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·East North Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto OK 33; CR EW71
4.8 mi·6 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 33; CR EW71
1.9 mi·2 min·OK 33; CR EW71
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 33; OK 99
2.7 mi·5 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 33
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 33
1.2 mi·1 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on OK 33
6.0 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 33
14 mi·16 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 44 East: TulsaUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 44
10 mi·9 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi·5 min·I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, ClaremoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 302Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, AftonUse the right lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Cash OnlyUse the straight lane.
27
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·20 sec·this road
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, GroveUse the slight right lane.
29
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.
30
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
31
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft·5 sec·East 250 Road
32
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
For this 3h 57m drive, leaving Kingfisher in the morning is ideal, allowing you to complete the 202.8 miles well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant services could be up to 91.7 miles on OK 33. The $36 fuel cost is an estimate, so factoring in a buffer is always wise. Since this is a single-day trip, you can depart at your convenience, but aim for an early start to maximize daylight.
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 101.4 miles from Kingfisher, OK, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.7 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 2h 7m 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 16m
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 Kingfisher, 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 Kingfisher, OK
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Kingfisher, 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 OK 33 for about 91.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 114 and 194 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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114 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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
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132.6 mi into trip|~2h 42m 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
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193.6 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
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193.8 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cash Only
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194 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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
$29.95 one way
$59.90 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$33.06
$66.13
premium
$4.72
$37.65
$75.31
diesel
$4.80
$38.29
$76.58
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Turner Turnpike
(10.4 mi)$0.52
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
$30
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.29
$9.73
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.75
$8.11
EV Truck/SUV
81.1
1
$28.39
$12.98
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Kingfisher, OK
Morning
in Kingfisher on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Copeland, OK
Morning
in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 3:29PM 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 57m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 202.8 miles on faster roads like OK 33 and I 44. You'll experience a significant stretch of 91.7 miles on OK 33 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a more rural cruising feel for a good portion of the drive, especially on OK 33. The interstate sections will offer quicker speeds and more consistent traffic flow.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.7 mi on OK 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and I 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114 miles in near I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass.
Driving Effort7/10
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 202.8 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 114 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.6 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,054 ft590 ft
Total Climb
387 ft
Total Descent
649 ft
Highest Point
1,054 ft
Elevation Range
464 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 Kingfisher, OK to Copeland, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Kingfisher is in the Oklahoma Red Carpet Country, and came to be in 1889 thru the land run phenomenons. Prior to that, this area was frequented by cattle drives tracing the Chisholm Trail. Two things Kingfisher can be easily identified with by many are Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, and the Coleman Company (i.e. maker of thermoses), both of which originated here.
Top landmarks
•Governor Seay Mansion — mansion in Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 202.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m 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 91.7 miles on OK 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.52 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 8 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 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 114 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.6 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Copeland, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
