How far is Copeland, OK from Tulsa, OK?

The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
85.52 mi
01h 19m
Flight
73.46 mi
118.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.46 mi
Kilometers
118.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.52 mi
Kilometers
137.63 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tulsa
Mon, Apr 27, 8:31 PM CDT
Return by in Copeland
Mon, Apr 27, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copeland
2026-04-27T19:12
Arrive Tulsa
Mon, Apr 27, 8:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Bushyhead
OK

City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Copeland
42.6 mi
00h 39m
To Tulsa
42.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street, Downtown

    1417 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Street South

    1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West

    113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi · 70%
I 44 West
5.12 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.49 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King
4.49 mi · 5%
East 1st Street South
0.73 mi · 1%
PIKEPASS Only
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

60.2 mi · 01h 00m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bushyhead
00h 39m from Copeland
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Bushyhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Copeland and 42.9 miles from Tulsa.

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

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.

Stop Ideas Near Bushyhead

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

56 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 73.46 mi (118.22 km).

Copeland

#1 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

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

#2 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Copeland and Tulsa. The current time is 19:12:25.

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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.