How far is Tahlequah, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Copeland, OK is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tahlequah and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Copeland.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
19 m · 5 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Turn right onto East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
1.3 km · 2 min · East Downing Street;ᏅᏚᎳᏟᏗ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Turn left onto Bertha Parker Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bertha Parker Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
135 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Moody Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Moody Road
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Continue on North 4514 Road
1 km · 1 min · North 4514 Road
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Turn right onto East 690 Road
1288 ft · 30 sec · East 690 Road
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Turn left onto Moody Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Moody Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 82B
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 82B
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Illionis River Scenic Drive
16.5 mi · 29 min · Illionis River Scenic Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
30 mi · 41 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 Tahlequah 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.
Illionis River Scenic Drive
Exit the roundabout
30 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Copeland?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Colcord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Tahlequah and 32.7 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Colcord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 51.77 mi (83.32 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
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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