How far is Copeland, OK from Tahlequah, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
66.33 mi
01h 43m
Flight
51.77 mi
83.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.77 mi
Kilometers
83.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.33 mi
Kilometers
106.75 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Wed, May 13, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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

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
Colcord
OK

Town of the United States

From Copeland
33.2 mi
00h 51m
To Tahlequah
33.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30 mi · 41 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    16.5 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 82B

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 82B

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Moody Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Moody Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 690 Road

    1288 ft · 30 sec · East 690 Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 4514 Road

    1 km · 1 min · North 4514 Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moody Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Moody Road

  19. 19

    Continue on N4515 Road

    135 m · 13 sec · N4515 Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    19 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
46.5 mi · 70%
East 250 Road
3.1 mi · 5%
State Highway 82B
2.63 mi · 4%
Moody Road
2.52 mi · 4%
Leisure Lane
0.88 mi · 1%
North 4514 Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

30 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colcord
00h 51m from Copeland
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Copeland and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Colcord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Copeland and 33.1 miles from Tahlequah.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Copeland and Sunny near Tahlequah.

Stop Ideas Near Colcord

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Colcord, 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 Colcord.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

117 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 51.77 mi (83.32 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Copeland (-94.82829, 36.65591)
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.97 $19.93
Premium $4.63 $10.82 $21.65
Diesel $5.42 $12.67 $25.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Copeland and Tahlequah. The current time is 22:09:31.

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.