How far is Copeland, OK from Pocola, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Pocola, OK is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Pocola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Pocola.
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Start on East 250 Road
92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1823 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
551 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · West O'Daniel Parkway
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
3 mi · 7 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on East 290 Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · East 290 Road
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1003 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
1312 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Patterson Street
755 ft · 24 sec · Patterson Street
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Turn right
2169 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 76
1.1 km · 57 sec · East State Highway 76
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
1500 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Bella Vista Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Pocola Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Pocola Boulevard
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Turn left onto Love Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Love Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Love Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Pocola.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bella Vista Bypass
Continue on Bella Vista Bypass
90.4 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Pocola?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Watts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Copeland and 75.7 miles from Pocola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Pocola. Straight-line distance: 100.37 mi (161.53 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocola
Commune in Bihor County, Romania
| Population | 4,153 |
| Coordinates | 35.2312100, -94.4780000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pocola (-94.478, 35.23121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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