How far is Copeland, OK from Pawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Pawnee, OK is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.95 mi
02h 33m
Flight
111.91 mi
180.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.91 mi
Kilometers
180.1 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.95 mi
Kilometers
226.83 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Pawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Catoosa
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States

From Copeland
70.4 mi
01h 16m
To Pawnee
70.5 mi
01h 16m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Keystone Expressway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Cimarron Turnpike

    22 mi · 21 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Pawnee, Cushing

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    954 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 43%
Cimarron Turnpike
22 mi · 16%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.8 mi · 10%
Keystone Expressway
8.66 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5.15 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King
5.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catoosa
01h 16m from Copeland
Leave By
1:24 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 Pawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Copeland and 70.5 miles from Pawnee.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 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 Pawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Catoosa

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 Catoosa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 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 14.3 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.6 mi away

Catoosa City Hall

Catoosa , OK
214 S Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Rating 2.0/5 4 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Catoosa.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

22 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Pawnee. Straight-line distance: 111.91 mi (180.1 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Pawnee

City in Oklahoma

Population2,101
Coordinates36.3378300, -96.8039200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Pawnee (-96.80392, 36.33783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.17 $42.33
Premium $4.63 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.42 $26.91 $53.83

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 Pawnee. The current time is 02:45:22.

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.