How far is Atoka, OK from Copeland, OK?

The driving distance from Atoka, OK to Copeland, OK is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.34 mi
03h 25m
Flight
173.04 mi
278.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.04 mi
Kilometers
278.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.34 mi
Kilometers
314.37 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Atoka
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-04-17T17:45
Arrive Copeland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Summit
OK

Town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

From Atoka
97.6 mi
01h 42m
To Copeland
97.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atoka and Copeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atoka and Copeland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Mississippi Avenue

    31.9 mi · 36 min · South Mississippi Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South George Nigh Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on North Blake Drive

    44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa

    123 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    596 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    19.3 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton

    1112 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka and Copeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South George Nigh Expressway
63.7 mi · 33%
North Blake Drive
44 mi · 23%
South Mississippi Avenue
43.5 mi · 22%
Will Rogers Turnpike
19.3 mi · 10%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
10.9 mi · 6%
US 69 South
7.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South George Nigh Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway

63.7 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
173.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Summit
01h 42m from Atoka
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Atoka and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atoka to Copeland?

The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Summit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Atoka and 97.8 miles from Copeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Atoka and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.

Stop Ideas Near Summit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Summit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Summit.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

74 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 173.04 mi (278.48 km).

Atoka

#1 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population3,033
Coordinates34.3859300, -96.1283300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: South Mississippi Avenue (-96.128286, 34.385918)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.34 $58.69
Premium $4.63 $31.87 $63.73
Diesel $5.42 $37.31 $74.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Atoka and Copeland. The current time is 17:45:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.