How far is Copeland, OK from Pawhuska, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Pawhuska, OK is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.44 mi
02h 12m
Flight
83.64 mi
134.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.44 mi
Kilometers
160.04 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T02:25
Arrive Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copeland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nowata
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Copeland
49.6 mi
01h 06m
To Pawhuska
49.8 mi
01h 06m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60, US 69: Vinita

    2479 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue

    1614 ft · 40 sec · East Illinois Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    2164 ft · 43 sec · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1928 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Excelsior Avenue

    2780 ft · 1 min · East Excelsior Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Wilson Street

    1489 ft · 34 sec · South Wilson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Dwain Willis Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Dwain Willis Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Hickory Street

    814 ft · 33 sec · North Hickory Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Davis Drive

    15.2 mi · 20 min · West Davis Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Nowata Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nowata Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Nowata Road

    76 m · 17 sec · Nowata Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Silver Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on West Adams Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Adams Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Southwest Adams Boulevard

    2957 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bartlesville Road

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Lynn Avenue

    1456 ft · 46 sec · Lynn Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 9th Street

    1607 ft · 1 min · East 9th Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Leahy Avenue

    82 m · 12 sec · Leahy Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leahy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 West
23.9 mi · 24%
Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 17%
West Davis Drive
15.2 mi · 15%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.46 mi · 5%
West Dwain Willis Avenue
4.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bartlesville Road

Turn left onto Bartlesville Road

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nowata
01h 06m from Copeland
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Nowata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Copeland and 49.8 miles from Pawhuska.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pawhuska.

Stop Ideas Near Nowata

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

68 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Pawhuska. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Pawhuska (-96.33723, 36.66784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.63 $16.23 $32.47
Diesel $5.42 $19.01 $38.01

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 Pawhuska. The current time is 02:25:44.

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.