How far is Copeland, OK from Jay, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Jay, OK is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.8 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.31 mi
26.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.31 mi
Kilometers
26.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.8 mi
Kilometers
30.25 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T10:52
Arrive Jay
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Copeland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grove
OK

City in Delaware County, Oklahoma

From Copeland
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Jay
9.4 mi
00h 15m

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 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1823 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    551 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Leisure Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leisure Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Har-Ber Road

    3170 ft · 2 min · Har-Ber Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Park Road

    820 ft · 28 sec · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    11.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    7 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
11.1 mi · 59%
East 250 Road
3.1 mi · 16%
Leisure Lane
0.88 mi · 5%
South Broadway Street
0.63 mi · 3%
Har-Ber Road
0.6 mi · 3%
State Park Road
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

11.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove
00h 15m from Copeland
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Copeland and 9.4 miles from Jay.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.50 one way or $5.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 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 Jay.

Stop Ideas Near Grove

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

119 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Jay. Straight-line distance: 16.31 mi (26.25 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Jay

City in and county seat of Delaware County, Oklahoma

Population2,533
Coordinates36.4211900, -94.7969000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Jay (-94.7969, 36.42119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.50
Round trip
$5.00
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.50 $5.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.81 $5.62
Premium $4.63 $3.05 $6.11
Diesel $5.42 $3.57 $7.15

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 Jay. The current time is 10:52:56.

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.