How far is Okemah, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Okemah, OK to Copeland, OK is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight 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 02h 22m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okemah and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okemah and Copeland.
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Start on West Atlanta Street
20 m · 5 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
137 m · 22 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
1347 ft · 41 sec · North 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1120 ft · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2409 ft · 49 sec
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Take the ramp right
1403 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Tulsa
815 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
24.8 mi · 24 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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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 Okemah 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
61 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Okemah to Copeland?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Catoosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Okemah and 75.5 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Okemah and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Catoosa
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 Catoosa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okemah and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 118.11 mi (190.08 km).
#1 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.48 | $56.97 |
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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