How far is Chelsea, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Chelsea, OK to Copeland, OK is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chelsea and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chelsea and Copeland.
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Start on West 6th Street
968 ft · 40 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
2930 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Continue on East Layton Street
1674 ft · 30 sec · East Layton Street
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Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
12.2 mi · 14 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South Wilson Street
1489 ft · 36 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue
2780 ft · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue
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Continue straight
1928 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 7th Street
2164 ft · 48 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1600 ft · 35 sec · East Illinois Avenue
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Turn left
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cash Only
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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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 Chelsea and Copeland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Will Rogers Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chelsea and Sunny near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chelsea to Copeland?
The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vinita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Chelsea and 20.9 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chelsea and Sunny near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Vinita
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 Vinita.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chelsea and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Chelsea
City in Oklahoma, US
| Population | 1,877 |
| Coordinates | 36.5356500, -95.4324700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
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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