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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.21 mi
01h 54m
Flight
83.64 mi
134.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.67 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Pawhuska
Thu, Apr 23, 4:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pawhuska
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pawhuska
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Nowata
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Pawhuska
49.5 mi
00h 57m
To Copeland
49.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Leahy Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Leahy Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1538 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Avenue

    1817 ft · 58 sec · Lynn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bartlesville Road

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Bartlesville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Drive

    1171 ft · 32 sec · Western Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Adams Boulevard

    3135 ft · 1 min · Southwest Adams Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Adams Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Adams Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nowata Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nowata Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Nowata Road

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Southeast Nowata Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Hickory Street

    814 ft · 33 sec · North Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Cherokee Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Cherokee Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Continue on South Wilson Street

    1489 ft · 36 sec · South Wilson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Excelsior Avenue

    2780 ft · 1 min · Excelsior Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1928 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South 7th Street

    2164 ft · 48 sec · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue

    1600 ft · 35 sec · East Illinois Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    107 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Cash Only

    1151 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin

    2462 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 13 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton

    1112 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  34. 34

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cherokee Avenue
28.2 mi · 28%
Bartlesville Road
17.3 mi · 17%
Southeast Nowata Road
15.2 mi · 15%
Will Rogers Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13%
US 69 South
7.76 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Cherokee Avenue

Continue straight

21 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nowata
00h 57m from Pawhuska
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nowata, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nowata.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

68 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pawhuska and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.6 km).

Pawhuska

#1 Pawhuska

City in Oklahoma

Population3,371
Coordinates36.6678400, -96.3372300
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Leahy Avenue (-96.336952, 36.6678)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.25
Round trip
$26.51
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pawhuska and Copeland. The current time is 00:55:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.