How far is Copeland, OK from Choctaw, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Choctaw, OK is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.89 mi
03h 10m
Flight
158.05 mi
254.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.05 mi
Kilometers
254.35 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.89 mi
Kilometers
287.89 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Choctaw
Sat, Apr 11, 11:15 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Sat, Apr 11, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-11T08:04
Arrive Choctaw
Sat, Apr 11, 11:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copeland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sand Springs
OK

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

From Copeland
89.4 mi
01h 35m
To Choctaw
89.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kickapoo Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Kickapoo Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 10 min · Kickapoo Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw

    1247 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast 23rd Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 23rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Muzzy Street

    1613 ft · 1 min · Muzzy Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Muzzy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
72.7 mi · 41%
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 34%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 8%
Kickapoo Turnpike
11 mi · 6%
I 44 West
5.12 mi · 3%
Northeast 23rd Street
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

72.7 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
01h 35m from Copeland
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Choctaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Sand Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Copeland and 89.5 miles from Choctaw.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Choctaw.

Stop Ideas Near Sand Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sand Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.5 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
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Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

11 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Choctaw. Straight-line distance: 158.05 mi (254.35 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Choctaw

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

Population12,768
Coordinates35.4975600, -97.2689200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Choctaw (-97.26892, 35.49756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.90 $47.79
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.87 $53.75
Premium $4.63 $29.18 $58.37
Diesel $5.42 $34.17 $68.34

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Copeland and Choctaw. The current time is 08:04:44.

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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.