How far is Nowata, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Nowata, OK to Copeland, OK is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nowata and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nowata and Copeland.
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Start on Maple Street
39 m · 10 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Cherokee Avenue
6.9 mi · 10 min · East Cherokee Avenue
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Continue straight
21 mi · 24 min
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Continue on South Wilson Street
1489 ft · 36 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue
2780 ft · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue
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Continue straight
1928 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 7th Street
2164 ft · 48 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1600 ft · 37 sec · East Illinois Avenue
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Turn left
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Cash Only
1151 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
2462 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
1112 ft · 27 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 · 39 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 Nowata and Copeland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Cherokee Avenue
Continue straight
21 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny leaving Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nowata to Copeland?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Vinita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Nowata and 26.2 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Sunny around Nowata and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Vinita
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 Vinita.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nowata and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 44.97 mi (72.38 km).
#1 Nowata
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,544 |
| Coordinates | 36.7006500, -95.6380300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
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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