How far is Copeland, OK from Wetumka, OK?
The driving distance from Copeland, OK to Wetumka, OK is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Copeland and Wetumka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland and Wetumka.
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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
11.8 mi · 14 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
738 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
9.9 mi · 13 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on North Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
1226 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
2970 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Wetumka, Weleetka
1345 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
16.9 mi · 22 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Copeland and Wetumka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copeland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wetumka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Copeland to Wetumka?
The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Copeland and 79.8 miles from Wetumka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copeland and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wetumka.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Copeland and Wetumka. Straight-line distance: 125.91 mi (202.63 km).
#1 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wetumka
City in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,186 |
| Coordinates | 35.2375900, -96.2416700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumka (-96.24167, 35.23759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.04 | $52.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
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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