Origin
Stigler, OK
Night in Stigler on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Stigler, OK to Copeland, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
143.2 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stigler, OK
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Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Stigler, OK to Copeland, OK covers 143.2 miles and will take approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes of driving time. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, with a projected fuel cost of around $22. You'll primarily navigate via North Blake Drive and the Muskogee and Will Rogers Turnpikes. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting a blend of road types to experience. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
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
71.6 miles from Stigler, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Blake Drive | 44 mi | 56m |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 29.7 mi | 30m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 19.3 mi | 19m |
| Pamela Cleveland Argo Memorial Bridge | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 69 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 7m |
| East Main Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
North Blake Drive
— 44 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stigler, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
63 ft
·
4 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto OK 9
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn slight right
406 ft
·
14 sec
4
Turn straight onto OK 2
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on OK 2
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Pamela Cleveland Argo Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Use the sharp right lane.
9
Continue on OK 351
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
10
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 351
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
175 ft
·
3 sec
13
Merge onto US 69
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 69
44 mi
·
56 min
·
North Blake Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
405 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 44
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
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 relatively short 143.2-mile drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it ideal for a morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 44-mile stretch on North Blake Drive, as services might be less frequent. Planning for one stop is recommended, and consider breaking it up with a quick stretch or snack to stay refreshed during the 2-hour and 51-minute total travel time.
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 71.6 miles from Stigler, OK, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44 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 32 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 22m 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 Stigler, 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 Stigler, OK
This is one driving day of about 143.2 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Stigler, 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 North Blake Drive for about 44 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.6 miles from Stigler, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
31 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 286
Toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
8
134 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
134.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m 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
134.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m 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
$22.39 one way
$44.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.05
Muskogee Turnpike
(29.7 mi)
$2.09
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.16 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Copeland, OK
Night in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
9:48 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 51m 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 drive experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 44 miles on North Blake Drive, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition to the turnpikes, expect a shift in the driving environment. The overall character of the drive is likely to feel practical, moving you efficiently across the terrain rather than focusing on winding scenic byways.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44 mi on North Blake Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 22.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 143.2 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 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134 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 Stigler, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Tulsa
31 mi in
|
~38m
Grove
134 mi in
|
~2h 37m
Afton
134 mi in
|
~2h 37m
Cash Only
134.2 mi in
|
~2h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 143.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44 miles on North Blake Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.05 in tolls one way, starting with Muskogee 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 22.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 134 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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