How far is McAlester, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Copeland, OK is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Copeland.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North: McAlester
878 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway
62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
19.3 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
1112 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
548 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
823 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
1589 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1 km · 57 sec
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Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove
7.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Copeland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South George Nigh Expressway
Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway
62.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McAlester and Sunny near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Copeland?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Wagoner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from McAlester and 75.2 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAlester and Sunny near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Wagoner
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 Wagoner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 130.18 mi (209.5 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Copeland
A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 68,424 |
| Coordinates | 36.6559100, -94.8282900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.70 | $49.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.92 | $57.83 |
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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