How far is Copeland, OK from Sayre, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Sayre, OK is about 317.5 miles (511 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.51 mi
05h 34m
Flight
285.06 mi
458.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.06 mi
Kilometers
458.76 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.51 mi
Kilometers
510.99 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 8:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Copeland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wellston
OK

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Copeland
158.6 mi
02h 47m
To Sayre
158.9 mi
02h 47m

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
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street

    1481 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  21. 21

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.4 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 152: Cordell

    858 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 152 West: Sayre

    35 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Madden Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madden Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    869 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    12 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100 mi · 32%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 27%
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 19%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 7%
Skelly Bypass
15 mi · 5%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellston
02h 47m from Copeland
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Partly Sunny near Sayre.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.5 miles (511 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Wellston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Copeland and 158.9 miles from Sayre.

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

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.41 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 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 near Sayre.

Stop Ideas Near Wellston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

39 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

48 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

63 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

80 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Sayre. Straight-line distance: 285.06 mi (458.76 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

Population4,435
Coordinates35.2911600, -99.6401000
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Sayre (-99.6401, 35.29116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.41 L · about $42.41
Round trip
$84.83
22.4 gal · 84.82 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.41 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.70 $95.40
Premium $4.63 $51.80 $103.60
Diesel $5.42 $60.65 $121.30

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 Sayre. The current time is 03:11:04.

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.