How far is Copeland, OK from Bushyhead, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.39 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.32 mi
63.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.39 mi
Kilometers
77.87 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushyhead
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-15T15:27
Arrive Bushyhead
Wed, Apr 15, 4:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Vinita
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Copeland
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Bushyhead
24.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 250 Road

    92 m · 13 sec · East 250 Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    8.4 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

    1269 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1190 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    156 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

    3038 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, US 69: Vinita

    2479 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue

    1614 ft · 40 sec · East Illinois Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    2164 ft · 43 sec · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1928 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Excelsior Avenue

    2780 ft · 1 min · East Excelsior Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Wilson Street

    1489 ft · 34 sec · South Wilson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Dwain Willis Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Dwain Willis Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  18. 18

    Continue on East Layton Street

    1676 ft · 30 sec · East Layton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

  21. 21

    Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

    40 m · 2 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
17.9 mi · 37%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 26%
West Dwain Willis Avenue
4.27 mi · 9%
Walnut Street
1.04 mi · 2%
PIKEPASS Only
0.58 mi · 1%
I 44
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinita
00h 30m from Copeland
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Vinita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Copeland and 24.2 miles from Bushyhead.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vinita

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

92 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Bushyhead. Straight-line distance: 39.32 mi (63.28 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Bushyhead

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,314
Coordinates36.4614800, -95.4941400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Bushyhead (-95.49414, 36.46148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.48
Round trip
$12.95
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.48 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.28 $14.57
Premium $4.63 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.42 $9.26 $18.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Copeland and Bushyhead. The current time is 15:27:48.

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.