How far is Meridian, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Meridian, OK to Copeland, OK is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Copeland.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
17.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
2339 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
61 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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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 Meridian 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.
I 44 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
87.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Copeland?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Meridian and 138.4 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.04 one way or $72.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
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 Davenport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 234.64 mi (377.62 km).
#1 Meridian
Meridian is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4273100, -97.9780900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $3.70 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.14 | $40.29 | $80.59 |
| Premium | $4.43 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $56.15 | $112.30 |
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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