How far is Copeland, OK from Sallisaw, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Sallisaw, OK is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
106.22 mi
02h 29m
Flight
82.64 mi
132.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.64 mi
Kilometers
132.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.22 mi
Kilometers
170.94 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Sallisaw
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Watts
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Copeland
53.1 mi
01h 14m
To Sallisaw
53.1 mi
01h 14m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1823 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    551 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Leisure Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Leisure Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Har-Ber Road

    3170 ft · 2 min · Har-Ber Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Park Road

    820 ft · 28 sec · State Park Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    29.6 mi · 40 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 412 East: Siloam Springs

    2154 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Cherokee Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    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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    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

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    Continue straight

    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

  25. 25

    Continue on North Wheeler Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wheeler Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Cherokee Street

    34 m · 11 sec · East Cherokee Street

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left

    35 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
42.8 mi · 40%
South Main Street
29.6 mi · 28%
Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
7.76 mi · 7%
Cherokee Turnpike
3.9 mi · 4%
East 250 Road
3.1 mi · 3%
North Wheeler Street
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watts
01h 14m from Copeland
Leave By
1:30 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 Sallisaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Watts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Copeland and 53.1 miles from Sallisaw.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 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 Sallisaw.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Sallisaw. Straight-line distance: 82.64 mi (132.99 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sallisaw

City in Oklahoma

Population8,453
Coordinates35.4603700, -94.7874500
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Sallisaw (-94.78745, 35.46037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.20
Round trip
$28.40
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.20 $28.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.97 $31.94
Premium $4.63 $17.34 $34.69
Diesel $5.42 $20.31 $40.61

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 Sallisaw. The current time is 09:22:16.

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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.