How far is Copeland, OK from Checotah, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Checotah, OK is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
109.79 mi
02h 17m
Flight
90.66 mi
145.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.66 mi
Kilometers
145.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.79 mi
Kilometers
176.69 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Checotah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Checotah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Chouteau
OK

Second-largest town in Mayes County, Omklahoma, United States

From Copeland
54.9 mi
01h 08m
To Checotah
54.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Big Cabin

    2010 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    44.1 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Dewey Avenue

    10.9 mi · 14 min · South Dewey Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South 32nd Street

    19.4 mi · 23 min · South 32nd Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 Business: Checotah, Rentiesville

    1246 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 32nd Street
19.4 mi · 18%
Will Rogers Turnpike
19.2 mi · 18%
South Dewey Avenue
10.9 mi · 10%
North 32nd Street
3.38 mi · 3%
North Broadway Street
2.23 mi · 2%
PIKEPASS Only
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

44.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chouteau
01h 08m from Copeland
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Checotah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Chouteau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Copeland and 54.9 miles from Checotah.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Checotah.

Stop Ideas Near Chouteau

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

58 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Checotah. Straight-line distance: 90.66 mi (145.9 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Checotah

City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,075
Coordinates35.4701000, -95.5230400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Checotah (-95.52304, 35.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.39
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.69 $29.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.52 $33.05
Premium $4.63 $17.95 $35.89
Diesel $5.42 $21.01 $42.02

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 Copeland and Checotah. The current time is 00:35:58.

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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.