Origin
Pryor, OK
Night in Pryor on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pryor, 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 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pryor, OK
Vasilij Zajcev
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This 48.5-mile drive from Pryor, Oklahoma to Copeland, Oklahoma is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single day. The route primarily utilizes the Will Rogers Turnpike, US 59, and local roads, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this short journey is quite budget-friendly. Since you'll be staying within the Great Plains region for both your origin and destination, expect consistent scenery. This drive is ideal for those looking for a quick, efficient transit rather than an extended exploration.
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 |
| North Adair Street | <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, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on North Adair Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Adair Street
2
Turn right
407 ft
·
15 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 69
19 mi
·
23 min
·
North Mill Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
405 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
11
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.
12
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.
13
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
14
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
15
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 24.3 miles from Pryor, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
19.3 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
19.4 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
39.3 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
39.8 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
Night in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 mph
6% chance
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
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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied drive on this route, with 57% of your journey on highways. You'll experience a 19.3-mile stretch on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain higher speeds. Following this, the route transitions to US 59 and then to North Mill Street, introducing more local road conditions and potentially slowing your pace. This mixed profile means you'll get a bit of everything – from open highway cruising to navigating through smaller communities. The drive is designed for efficient travel, balancing faster sections with more typical local road driving.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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 19.3 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 12 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 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 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
867 ft
625 ft
Total Climb
282 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
867 ft
~45.1 mi in
Elevation Range
243 ft
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, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Tulsa
19.2 mi in
|
~24m
Grove
39.3 mi in
|
~45m
Afton
39.3 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 19.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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