How far is Pawhuska, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Pawhuska, OK to Copeland, OK is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Pawhuska and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pawhuska and Copeland.
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Start on Leahy Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Leahy Avenue
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1538 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Avenue
1817 ft · 58 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road
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Turn right onto Western Drive
1171 ft · 32 sec · Western Drive
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Turn left onto Southwest Adams Boulevard
3135 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard
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Continue on West Adams Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Adams Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Nowata Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nowata Road
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Continue on Southeast Nowata Road
15.2 mi · 20 min · Southeast Nowata Road
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Turn right onto North Hickory Street
814 ft · 33 sec · North Hickory Street
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Turn left onto West Cherokee Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 7 min
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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 · 35 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 · 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 Pawhuska 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.
West Cherokee Avenue
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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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pawhuska 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 Pawhuska to Copeland?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Nowata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Pawhuska and 49.8 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.25 one way or $26.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pawhuska and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Nowata
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 Nowata.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).
#1 Pawhuska
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,371 |
| Coordinates | 36.6678400, -96.3372300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.95 | $37.91 |
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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