Origin
Pryor Creek, OK
Evening in Pryor Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pryor Creek, 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
58m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pryor Creek, OK
Chris Flaten
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
Pryor Creek, OK to Copeland, OK is 48.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Will Rogers Turnpike and US 59, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily traverses the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey within Oklahoma. Expect a mixed driving profile, blending turnpike travel with local road navigation. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and the possibility of spontaneous detours. It’s a practical option for connecting two points without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 19.3 mi | 19m |
| North Mill Street | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| East 250 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 19.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pryor Creek, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 69
19 mi
·
23 min
·
North Mill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
405 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 44
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
10
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.
11
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.
12
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
13
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
14
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Pryor Creek, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
8
39.2 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
39.7 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Will Rogers Turnpike
(19.3 mi)
$0.96
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: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
6:35 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
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
58m 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?
This route presents a mixed driving experience, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a 19.3-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a chance for faster, uninterrupted travel. Following this, the drive transitions to local roads like North Mill Street and US 59, which will likely involve lower speeds and more varied conditions. The character of the drive shifts from open highway to more community-focused routes as you approach your destination.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.3 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 48.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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 Pryor Creek, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Tulsa
19.1 mi in
|
~23m
Grove
39.2 mi in
|
~45m
Afton
39.2 mi in
|
~45m
Cash Only
39.5 mi in
|
~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.3 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.96 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: at 19.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.2 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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