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Trip from Sallisaw, 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 28m

Distance

106 mi

171 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Sallisaw, OK

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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Trip Overview

This 106-mile journey from Sallisaw to Copeland, Oklahoma, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 28 minutes. With 93% of the route on highways, it’s a quick trip, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. You'll navigate primarily using US 59 and the Cherokee Turnpike. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $17, so it's quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, wide-open landscapes throughout your travel. This route offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53 miles from Sallisaw, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 86.6 mi 2h 1m
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway 7.6 mi 8m
Cherokee Turnpike 4.1 mi 4m
North Wheeler Avenue 3.3 mi 4m
North Wheeler Street 1.1 mi 2m
Leisure Lane 0.9 mi 1m
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway 0.7 mi 1m
South Broadway Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 86.6 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

37 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn sharp left onto North Wheeler Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wheeler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 59

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Wheeler Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Continue on US 59

18 mi · 22 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 59

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 59

262 ft · 4 sec · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 59

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 59

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 59

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 59

29 mi · 43 min · US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 59; US 412

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 59; US 412

7.6 mi · 8 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

4.1 mi · 4 min · Cherokee Turnpike
Toward US 412 West: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 59: Kansas Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

200 ft · 4 sec
17

Turn slight right onto US 59; OK 10

29 mi · 40 min · US 59; OK 10
18

Turn left onto State Park Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · State Park Road
19

Turn right onto South Broadway Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Street
20

Turn left onto Har-Ber Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Har-Ber Road
21

Turn right onto Leisure Lane

0.9 mi · 1 min · Leisure Lane
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 59

5.4 mi · 8 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto East 250 Road

303 ft · 5 sec · East 250 Road
24

Arrive at destination

East 250 Road

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive stopovers for rest. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 86.6 miles on US 59, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you embark on that longer segment. With a low fuel cost of just $17, you can depart with confidence without significant budget concerns. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the Cherokee Turnpike’s toll system before you leave to ensure a smooth passage.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Sallisaw, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 23 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 1h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 59m

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 Sallisaw, 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 Sallisaw, OK

This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sallisaw, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 59 for about 86.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westville, OK

53 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

Stilwell, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Siloam Springs, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Sallisaw, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 59 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 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.

Top Restaurant

Drake's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Grove, Oklahoma

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19187864089

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

1.6 mi

Harvest House Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas, Oklahoma

1.7 mi

Drake's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 98.5

Grove, Oklahoma

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19187864089

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Sallisaw, Oklahoma

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19187740700

Visit website

Harvest House Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.2

Kansas, Oklahoma

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+19188683253

The Summit Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $50 to $10 mile 98.5

Afton, Oklahoma

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19182574203

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 98.5

Monkey Island, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Wheeler Street

Turn sharp left onto North Wheeler Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 59; US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

Turn left onto US 59; US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
64.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike toward US 412 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 412 West: Tulsa
7
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 59: Kansas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28 Toward US 59: Kansas
6
100.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | US 59

At end of road, turn left onto US 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.57 one way

$33.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.20 $36.39
premium $4.89 $20.40 $40.80
diesel $5.61 $23.40 $46.81

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Cherokee Turnpike (4.1 mi) $0.29

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

$17

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.13 $5.09
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.84 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Sallisaw, OK

Late night in Sallisaw on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Copeland, OK

Late night in Copeland on Sunday

Local time

2:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Westville, OK

53 mi in

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

2h 28m 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 character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with a substantial 93% of the 106 miles spent on well-maintained highways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 86.6 miles primarily on US 59, allowing for a consistent pace. The inclusion of the Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway and the Cherokee Turnpike suggests periods of faster travel, characteristic of major arteries. This isn't a winding, scenic byway; rather, it's designed for efficient transit, offering a predictable driving experience for most of its duration.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.6 mi on US 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 59 and Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Wheeler Street.

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 12 significant decision points across 106 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: near the start (North Wheeler Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (US 59; US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Sallisaw, OK

Full guide →

Sallisaw is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma and the county seat for Sequoyah County. A town that was designated as the Depression-scene setting at the beginning of The Grapes Of Wrath, an image Sallisaw isn't always terribly proud of.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 106 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 86.6 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Cherokee 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Wheeler Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.2 miles (US 59; US 412 / Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.4 miles (US 412 / Cherokee Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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