How far is Copeland, OK from Poteau, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Poteau, OK is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Poteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Poteau.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Leisure Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Leisure Lane
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Turn left onto Har-Ber Road
3170 ft · 2 min · Har-Ber Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Park Road
820 ft · 28 sec · State Park Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
29.6 mi · 40 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs
2154 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike
3.9 mi · 4 min · Cherokee Turnpike
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
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Turn right
13 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2642 ft · 35 sec
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1393 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Wheeler Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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Turn right onto East Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · East Iola Avenue
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Continue on West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Turn left onto Kerr Boulevard
16.5 mi · 20 min · Kerr Boulevard
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
109 m · 8 sec
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608 ft · 10 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
650 ft · 12 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Turn left onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 42 sec · Beard Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 6 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Poteau.
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.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
29.6 mi · 00h 40m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Poteau?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Copeland and 70.9 miles from Poteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poteau.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Poteau. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.11 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poteau (-94.62356, 35.05371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
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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