Origin
Nowata, OK
Night in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nowata, 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
1h 5m
Distance
52.4 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nowata, OK
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Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This straightforward 52.4-mile drive from Nowata to Copeland in Oklahoma is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 60 and US 59, with a segment on the Will Rogers Turnpike, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape. This drive is ideal for those seeking a direct and efficient route without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 21 mi | 24m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.6 mi | 12m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| East Cherokee Avenue | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Excelsior Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR E0269 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Illinois Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 21 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on US 169 Alternate
127 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 60
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
East Cherokee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 60
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Wilson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Excelsior Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR E0269
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
CR E0269
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR S4410
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 7th Street
8
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Illinois Avenue
9
Turn left
352 ft
·
8 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cash Only
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 44
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
16
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.
17
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.
18
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
19
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
20
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Nowata, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / East Cherokee Avenue
Turn left onto US 60 / East Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
8
43.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
43.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
43.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.6 mi)
$0.63
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: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Copeland, OK
Night in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 5m 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?
The majority of this drive, about 80% of it, is on highways, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21 miles on US 60, providing a good opportunity to settle in. The profile is decidedly highway-focused, meaning you'll likely experience smooth, predictable driving conditions for most of the 52.4 miles. While there are no significant changes in road type, the transition between US 60, the Will Rogers Turnpike, and US 59 is seamless, keeping your momentum going.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on US 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Will Rogers Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / East Cherokee Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 60 / East Cherokee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Nowata, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Cash Only, Grove and Afton.
Cash Only
29.9 mi in
|
~38m
Grove
43.2 mi in
|
~52m
Afton
43.2 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on US 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 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 Copeland, 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: near the start (US 60 / East Cherokee Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.2 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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