How far is Copeland, OK from Chelsea, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Chelsea, OK is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Chelsea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Chelsea.
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Start on East 250 Road
92 m · 13 sec · East 250 Road
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Turn sharp left
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
1269 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
1190 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight
156 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only
3038 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 60, US 69: Vinita
2479 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1614 ft · 40 sec · East Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
2164 ft · 43 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right
1928 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East Excelsior Avenue
2780 ft · 1 min · East Excelsior Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wilson Street
1489 ft · 34 sec · South Wilson Street
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Continue on West Dwain Willis Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Dwain Willis Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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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 on East Layton Street
1676 ft · 30 sec · East Layton Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
2973 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
968 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Chelsea.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Copeland and Sunny near Chelsea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Chelsea?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Vinita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Copeland and 21.2 miles from Chelsea.
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 7.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Copeland and Sunny near Chelsea.
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 Copeland and Chelsea. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chelsea
City in Oklahoma, US
| Population | 1,877 |
| Coordinates | 36.5356500, -95.4324700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chelsea (-95.43247, 36.53565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
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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