How far is Copeland, OK from Cherokee, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Cherokee, OK is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Cherokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Cherokee.
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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
60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
28 mi · 28 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
24.5 mi · 26 min · Norma A. Lamb Highway
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Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
2 mi · 2 min · East Owen K. Garriott Road
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Turn right onto North 54th Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North 54th Street
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Turn left onto Breckenridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Breckenridge Road
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Continue on Breckinridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Breckinridge Road
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Turn right onto Crestwood
1.6 km · 2 min · Crestwood
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Turn left onto East Phillips Avenue
2658 ft · 54 sec · East Phillips Avenue
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Turn right
15 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
137 m · 17 sec
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Cherokee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Will Rogers Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Cherokee?
The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maramec is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Copeland and 125.7 miles from Cherokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee.
Stop Ideas Near Maramec
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 Maramec.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Cherokee. Straight-line distance: 195.56 mi (314.73 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cherokee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.7544700, -98.3567400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cherokee (-98.35674, 36.75447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
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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