How far is Copeland, OK from Ponca City, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Ponca City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Ponca City.
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Start on East 250 Road
92 m · 13 sec · East 250 Road
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Turn sharp left
8.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
1269 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
1190 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight
156 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
1738 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only
3038 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, US 69: Vinita
2479 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1614 ft · 40 sec · East Illinois Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
2164 ft · 43 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right
1928 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on East Excelsior Avenue
2780 ft · 1 min · East Excelsior Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wilson Street
1489 ft · 34 sec · South Wilson Street
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Continue on West Dwain Willis Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Dwain Willis Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Hickory Street
814 ft · 33 sec · North Hickory Street
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Turn left onto West Davis Drive
15.2 mi · 20 min · West Davis Drive
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Continue on Nowata Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nowata Road
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Turn slight left onto Nowata Road
76 m · 17 sec · Nowata Road
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Continue on West Adams Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Adams Boulevard
2957 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard
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Continue straight
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
32.8 mi · 41 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Lucas Street
2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Ponca City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
32.8 mi · 00h 41m
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 Ponca City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Ponca City?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 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?
Bartlesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Copeland and 71.6 miles from Ponca City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 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 Ponca City.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Copan City Hall
Dewey City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartlesville.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 125.13 mi (201.37 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.12 | $38.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.36 | $46.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
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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