How far is Sayre, OK from Copeland, OK?

The driving distance from Sayre, OK to Copeland, OK is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.96 mi
04h 48m
Flight
285.06 mi
458.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.06 mi
Kilometers
458.76 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.96 mi
Kilometers
513.32 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Sayre
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayre
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayre
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wellston
OK

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sayre
158.4 mi
02h 24m
To Copeland
160.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
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 Sayre and Copeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sayre and Copeland.

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    12 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    869 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Madden Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Madden Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    880 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.4 mi · 22 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

    1677 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    61 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

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

    1112 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

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

    1589 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayre and Copeland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
100 mi · 31%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 27%
I 44 East
61 mi · 19%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 7%
Skelly Bypass
19.7 mi · 6%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

86.1 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellston
02h 24m from Sayre
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sayre 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 Sayre to Copeland?

The road trip is about 318.9 miles (513.3 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Sayre and 160.6 miles from Copeland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.64 one way or $85.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sayre and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.

Stop Ideas Near Wellston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellston, 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 Wellston.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

39 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

48 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

63 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

80 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayre and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 285.06 mi (458.76 km).

Sayre

#1 Sayre

City in Oklahoma

Population4,435
Coordinates35.2911600, -99.6401000
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: US Historic 66 (-99.639993, 35.291161)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.61 L · about $42.64
Round trip
$85.28
22.52 gal · 85.22 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.64 $85.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.96 $95.91
Premium $4.63 $52.08 $104.16
Diesel $5.42 $60.97 $121.95

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 Sayre and Copeland. The current time is 01:50:13.

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.