How far is Buffalo, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Buffalo, OK to Copeland, OK is about 293 miles (471.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Copeland.
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Start on North Hoy Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1725 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Oklahoma Avenue
12.5 mi · 18 min · Oklahoma Avenue
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Continue on Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Southeast 6th Street
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Continue on Lahoma Road
1642 ft · 40 sec · Lahoma Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Owen K. Garriott Road
12.1 mi · 19 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road
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Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 26 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
14.9 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight left
1074 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
44.1 mi · 42 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
61 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
1112 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
548 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
1589 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Copeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southeast 6th Street
Continue on Southeast 6th Street
64.7 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy 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 Buffalo to Copeland?
The road trip is about 293 miles (471.6 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Red Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Buffalo and 132.7 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 6:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.16 one way or $78.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Red Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 266.13 mi (428.29 km).
#1 Buffalo
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,265 |
| Coordinates | 36.8355900, -99.6304000 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $39.16 | $78.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.04 | $88.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.99 | $111.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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