How far is Copeland, OK from Waurika, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Waurika, OK is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Waurika.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Waurika.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
1658 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
19 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Duncan Bypass
8.2 mi · 9 min · Duncan Bypass
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto East D Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East D Avenue
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Turn right onto Elm Street
753 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto East B Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · East B Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East B Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Waurika.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Copeland and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Waurika?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148 miles from Copeland and 148 miles from Waurika.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.57 one way or $79.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Copeland and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Waurika.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
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 Chandler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Waurika. Straight-line distance: 247.8 mi (398.8 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waurika
Town in Oklahoma
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.1670400, -97.9975400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waurika (-97.99754, 34.16704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.57 | $79.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.51 | $89.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.33 | $96.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.59 | $113.17 |
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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