Origin
Verdigris, OK
Late night in Verdigris on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verdigris, 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 10m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verdigris, OK
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Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This 65-mile drive from Verdigris to Copeland, Oklahoma, is an easy 1 hour and 10-minute journey. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on the Will Rogers Turnpike and US 59, with a small portion on OK 66, making it a 98% highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, reflecting the efficient nature of this route. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 53.6 mi | 53m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| OK 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| OK 266 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| CR S4110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 250 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR E540 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 53.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verdigris, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on CR E540
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR E540
2
Turn right onto CR S4110
324 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR S4110
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 266
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
OK 266
6
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 266
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
54 mi
·
53 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
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Verdigris, 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 1.3 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 266
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266 toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
8
55.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
56 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
56.3 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Will Rogers Turnpike
(53.6 mi)
$2.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
2:44 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 98% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Will Rogers Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 53.6 miles. While the drive is efficient, the shift from the Turnpike to US 59 and then OK 66 will introduce slight variations in road type and speed. Expect a consistent feel for most of the journey, geared towards covering distance smoothly.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and US 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
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 65 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (OK 266): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 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 Verdigris, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Grove
55.8 mi in
|
~57m
Afton
55.8 mi in
|
~57m
Cash Only
56 mi in
|
~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.68 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (OK 266): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 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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