How far is Copeland, OK from Arkoma, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Arkoma, OK is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.6 miles (149 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.43 mi
02h 53m
Flight
92.58 mi
148.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.58 mi
Kilometers
148.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.43 mi
Kilometers
229.22 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Arkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copeland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
West Siloam Springs
OK

Human settlement in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Copeland
71.3 mi
01h 26m
To Arkoma
71.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1823 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    551 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West O'Daniel Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    3 mi · 7 min · East 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East 290 Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · East 290 Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1003 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1312 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Patterson Street

    755 ft · 24 sec · Patterson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2169 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Highway 76

    1.1 km · 57 sec · East State Highway 76

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    1500 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bella Vista Bypass

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Kelley Highway

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Kelley Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kelley Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Midland Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Midland Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North 10th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 10th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Garrison Avenue

    75 m · 7 sec · Garrison Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Towson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Towson Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto South Y Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Y Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    2540 ft · 50 sec · State Line Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Blocker Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · Blocker Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 63%
East 290 Road
6.52 mi · 5%
Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
5.58 mi · 4%
I 540 South
5.26 mi · 4%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 3%
East 250 Road
3.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bella Vista Bypass

Continue on Bella Vista Bypass

90.4 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
92.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Siloam Springs
01h 26m from Copeland
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Copeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arkoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Siloam Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Copeland and 71.2 miles from Arkoma.

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

The direct path is about 92.6 miles (149 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Copeland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arkoma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Arkoma. Straight-line distance: 92.58 mi (148.99 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Arkoma

#2 Arkoma

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,894
Coordinates35.3545400, -94.4341000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Arkoma (-94.4341, 35.35454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $19.05
Round trip
$38.10
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.05 $38.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.42 $42.85
Premium $4.63 $23.26 $46.53
Diesel $5.42 $27.24 $54.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Copeland and Arkoma. The current time is 21:29:04.

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.