How far is Poteau, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Poteau, OK to Copeland, OK is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poteau and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poteau and Copeland.
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Start on Dewey Avenue
17 m · 8 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
35 m · 4 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Beard Avenue
1919 ft · 36 sec · Beard Avenue
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Turn right onto Paul Mathies Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Paul Mathies Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
650 ft · 18 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Broadway
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Ruth Avenue
2720 ft · 1 min · West Ruth Avenue
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Continue on West Iola Avenue
2659 ft · 1 min · West Iola Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Opdyke Street
1035 ft · 30 sec · South Opdyke Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wheeler Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Wheeler Street
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
696 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
80 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
992 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherokee Turnpike
4.1 mi · 4 min · Cherokee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Kansas
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
29.4 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto State Park Road
820 ft · 25 sec · State Park Road
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
1 km · 1 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Har-Ber Road
3170 ft · 2 min · Har-Ber Road
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Turn right onto Leisure Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · Leisure Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left 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 Poteau and Copeland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn slight right
29.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poteau 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 Poteau to Copeland?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Poteau and 71 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poteau and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poteau and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.11 km).
#1 Poteau
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 8,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.0537100, -94.6235600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
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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