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Trip from Meeker, OK to Copeland, OK

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

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

160.8 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m

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

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town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States

Meeker, OK

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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Trip Overview

This 162.9-mile journey from Meeker to Copeland, Oklahoma, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with West Main Street, North Dawson Street, and West 15th Street South forming key segments of your path. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $25, this drive offers a straightforward experience through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged experience than a simple highway cruise. Given its duration and distance, it’s an ideal candidate for a relaxed day trip, allowing for a single stop 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

80.4 miles from Meeker, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 65.3 mi 1h 6m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 54.8 mi 53m
Skelly Bypass 15.5 mi 18m
OK 18 11.4 mi 13m
US 59 8.4 mi 11m
North Dawson Street 2.1 mi 2m
National Drive 0.5 mi 1m
North Price Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meeker, OK and Copeland, OK.

1

Start on North Fowler Street

67 ft · 8 sec · North Fowler Street
2

Turn left onto US 62

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto OK 18

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Dawson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on OK 18

2.1 mi · 2 min · OK 18
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on OK 18

2.0 mi · 2 min · OK 18
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Continue on OK 18

7.3 mi · 8 min · OK 18
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66

216 ft · 7 sec · West 15th Street South
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto National Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · National Drive
9

Turn right onto Park Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Park Road
10

Continue on West 6th Street

358 ft · 13 sec · West 6th Street
11

Turn left onto South Blaine Avenue

0.4 mi · 51 sec · South Blaine Avenue
12

Turn left onto OK 18

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Price Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Merge onto I 44

55 mi · 53 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 44; OK 66

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
18

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.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton Use the right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · this road
22

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.
23

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.
24

Turn left onto US 59

7.8 mi · 10 min · US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
25

Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

303 ft · 5 sec · East 250 Road
26

Arrive at destination

East 250 Road

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 31-minute drive covering 162.9 miles, a morning departure is your best bet to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With a fuel cost of around $25 and only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility. Consider making your single stop roughly halfway through the journey to break up the drive. Since this route is primarily local roads with frequent turns, pay close attention to navigation, especially as you transition between West Main Street, North Dawson Street, and West 15th Street South. Staying aware of your surroundings will be key to a smooth trip.

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 80.4 miles from Meeker, OK, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 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 35 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 21m

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 Meeker, 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 Meeker, OK

This is one driving day of about 160.8 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Meeker, 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 I 44 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Jenks, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jenks, OK

80 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

Drumright, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jenks, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Meeker, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.9

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.9

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 23

Chandler, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 80.4

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 72 and 152 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
72 mi into trip | ~1h 17m 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
90.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
8
151.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m 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
8
151.8 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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
9
152 mi into trip | ~2h 42m 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

$25.14 one way

$50.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.60 $55.20
premium $4.89 $30.94 $61.89
diesel $5.61 $35.50 $71.01

Estimated Tolls: $2.74

Turner Turnpike (54.8 mi) $2.74

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

$25

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.2 0 $16.88 $7.72
Efficient EV 40.2 0 $14.07 $6.43
EV Truck/SUV 64.3 0 $22.51 $10.29

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 17, 2026

Origin

Meeker, OK

Night in Meeker on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Copeland, OK

Night in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

11:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

10 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

2h 54m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 162.9-mile route. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate cruising. Instead, your journey will be defined by navigating through local streets and county roads as you make your way from Meeker to Copeland. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't a significant factor here due to the nature of the drive. Be prepared for consistent directional changes as you follow West Main Street, North Dawson Street, and West 15th Street South, keeping your attention focused on the road ahead.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.3 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 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 72 miles in near I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass.

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 17 significant decision points across 160.8 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 72 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Meeker, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.

Claremore

90.5 mi in | ~1h 40m | via I 44

Grove

151.5 mi in | ~2h 41m

Afton

151.5 mi in | ~2h 41m

Cash Only

151.8 mi in | ~2h 42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 160.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m 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 65.3 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.74 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 72 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Copeland, 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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