How far is Copeland, OK from Watonga, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Watonga, OK is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Watonga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Watonga.
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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
10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
30 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East North Street
2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East North Street
1 km · 1 min · East North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East 116th Street
14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street
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Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
27.3 mi · 35 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
26.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue on East Russworm Drive
1091 ft · 23 sec · East Russworm Drive
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Continue on East Russworm Street
1454 ft · 36 sec · East Russworm Street
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Turn right onto South Noble Avenue
1285 ft · 47 sec · South Noble Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Noble Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Watonga.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Copeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watonga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Watonga?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Lawrence Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Copeland and 115.6 miles from Watonga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Copeland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Watonga.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence Creek
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 Lawrence Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Watonga. Straight-line distance: 207.44 mi (333.85 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watonga
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,842 |
| Coordinates | 35.8447700, -98.4131300 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watonga (-98.41313, 35.84477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.71 | $69.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
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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