How far is Copeland, OK from Jones, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Jones, OK is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
173.65 mi
03h 08m
Flight
156.54 mi
251.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.54 mi
Kilometers
251.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.65 mi
Kilometers
279.47 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jones
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Jones
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 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
Tulsa
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

From Copeland
86.7 mi
01h 34m
To Jones
86.9 mi
01h 34m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Kickapoo Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jones

    2092 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jones

    48 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Britton Road

    3.7 mi · 8 min · East Britton Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Choctaw Road

    109 m · 13 sec · North Choctaw Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
72.7 mi · 42%
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 35%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 9%
Kickapoo Turnpike
6.07 mi · 3%
I 44 West
5.12 mi · 3%
East Britton Road
3.75 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulsa
01h 34m from Copeland
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Copeland and 86.9 miles from Jones.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 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 near Jones.

Stop Ideas Near Tulsa

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 Tulsa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 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 Tulsa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Jones. Straight-line distance: 156.54 mi (251.93 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Jones

Town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States

Population3,223
Coordinates35.5658900, -97.2869800
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Jones (-97.28698, 35.56589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.43
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.21 $46.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.11 $52.22
Premium $4.63 $28.35 $56.70
Diesel $5.42 $33.19 $66.39

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 Jones. The current time is 05:18:57.

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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.