How far is Talihina, OK from Copeland, OK?
The driving distance from Talihina, OK to Copeland, OK is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Talihina and Copeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Talihina and Copeland.
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Start on Dallas Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · Dallas Street
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Continue on Talimena Scenic Drive
1419 ft · 30 sec · Talimena Scenic Drive
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Turn right
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
26.5 mi · 34 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 351: Muskogee, Tulsa
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Muskogee Turnpike
14.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Muskogee Turnpike
15.4 mi · 15 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1944 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
19.3 mi · 19 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 Talihina and Copeland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Blake Drive
Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Talihina and Partly Sunny near Copeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Talihina to Copeland?
The road trip is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Muskogee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Talihina and 82.5 miles from Copeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Talihina and Partly Sunny near Copeland.
Stop Ideas Near Muskogee
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 Muskogee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Talihina and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 132.16 mi (212.69 km).
#1 Talihina
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 1,079 |
| Coordinates | 34.7514900, -95.0480200 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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