How far is Yale, OK from Copeland, OK?

The driving distance from Yale, OK to Copeland, OK is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.93 mi
02h 01m
Flight
110.59 mi
177.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.59 mi
Kilometers
177.98 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.93 mi
Kilometers
204.27 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in Yale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yale
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Copeland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yale
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
Verdigris
OK

Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Yale
63.4 mi
01h 00m
To Copeland
63.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 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 Yale and Copeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    681 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chicago Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Chicago Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mannford Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Mannford Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mannford Expressway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Mannford Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    26 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East, US 412 East: Tulsa

    1918 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

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

    61 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only

    548 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

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

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1 km · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove

    7.8 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

    92 m · 6 sec · East 250 Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 250 Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
61 mi · 48%
Jim Thorpe Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 13%
Sand Springs Expressway
14.7 mi · 12%
US 69 South
7.76 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King
7.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

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

61 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verdigris
01h 00m from Yale
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yale 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 Yale to Copeland?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Yale and 63.5 miles from Copeland.

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

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Yale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Copeland.

Stop Ideas Near Verdigris

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

28 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yale and Copeland. Straight-line distance: 110.59 mi (177.98 km).

Yale

#1 Yale

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,215
Coordinates36.1142300, -96.6991900
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Copeland

#2 Copeland

A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population68,424
Coordinates36.6559100, -94.8282900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-96.699271, 36.114238)
End: East 250 Road (-94.828292, 36.656032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.95 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.9 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 Yale and Copeland. The current time is 00:56:31.

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.