How far is Burns Flat, OK from Copeland, OK?

The driving distance from Burns Flat, OK to Copeland, OK is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
294.33 mi
04h 26m
Flight
258.93 mi
416.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.93 mi
Kilometers
416.7 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.33 mi
Kilometers
473.68 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Burns Flat
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burns Flat
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burns Flat
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
Chandler
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Burns Flat
146.1 mi
02h 13m
To Copeland
148.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burns Flat and Copeland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1248 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Great Western Cattle Trail

    2 mi · 2 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

    1677 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    61 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1112 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

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

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 29%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
78.7 mi · 27%
I 44 East
61 mi · 21%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 8%
Skelly Bypass
19.7 mi · 7%
US 69 South
7.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.1 mi · 01h 25m

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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
02h 13m from Burns Flat
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burns Flat 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 Burns Flat to Copeland?

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Burns Flat and 148.3 miles from Copeland.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.35 one way or $78.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burns Flat and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chandler, 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 Chandler.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

63 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

88 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burns Flat and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 258.93 mi (416.7 km).

Burns Flat

#1 Burns Flat

City in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,881
Coordinates35.3489400, -99.1703600
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.17036, 35.348907)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.32 L · about $39.35
Round trip
$78.69
20.78 gal · 78.64 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.35 $78.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.25 $88.50
Premium $4.63 $48.05 $96.11
Diesel $5.42 $56.26 $112.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burns Flat and Copeland. The current time is 09:09:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.