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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
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.
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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
60.2 mi · 1 hr · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street
1481 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left
1655 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.4 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 152: Cordell
858 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 152 West: Sayre
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Madden Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Madden Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
869 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
12 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wellston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Sayre. Straight-line distance: 285.06 mi (458.76 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sayre
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 4,435 |
| Coordinates | 35.2911600, -99.6401000 |
| Altitude | 551 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sayre (-99.6401, 35.29116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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