Trip from Buffalo, OK to Copeland, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

321.1 mi

517 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 46m ★

6 AM

5h 59m

8 AM

6h 25m

10 AM

6h 8m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 24m

8 PM

5h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Copeland, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buffalo, OK to Copeland, OK covers 321.1 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.3 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160.5 miles from Buffalo, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 321.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 321.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Southeast 6th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.3 miles on I 44.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Southeast 6th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 167.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 321.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 167.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250.9 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

167.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City

167.3 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 15

250.9 mi into trip | ~4h 44m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

311.9 mi into trip | ~5h 45m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton

312.3 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Af...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Buffalo, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City and Claremore.

Ponca City

167.1 mi in | ~3h 17m

Claremore

250.9 mi in | ~4h 44m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	65.3 mi	1h 6m
Southeast 6th Street	64.7 mi	1h 13m
Cimarron Turnpike	59 mi	56m
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway	30.1 mi	32m
US 183	28.6 mi	33m
Sand Springs Expressway	14.9 mi	16m
Oklahoma Avenue	12.5 mi	17m
West Owen K. Garriott Road	12.1 mi	18m

Longest stretch: I 44 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, OK and Copeland, OK.

Start on US 64; US 183

3.9 mi · 5 min · North Hoy Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on US 183

15 mi · 17 min · US 183

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

5.0 mi · 6 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3

13 mi · 17 min · Oklahoma Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 412

65 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Southeast 6th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Lahoma Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

6.0 mi · 6 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430

12 mi · 18 min · West Owen K. Garriott Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425

24 mi · 25 min · Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

15 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Toward US 412 East: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec

Exit 15 Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 15 Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 412

44 mi · 41 min · Cimarron Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 412

5.0 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

3.6 mi · 3 min · Keystone Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64; US 412

15 mi · 16 min · Sand Springs Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 244; US 412

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

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 44; US 412; OK 66

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

61 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 44

Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 302 Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

0.6 mi · 56 sec · US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 59

7.8 mi · 10 min · US 59

Toward US 69 South: Grove

Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road

303 ft · 5 sec · East 250 Road

Arrive at destination

East 250 Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 160.5 miles from Buffalo, OK, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 71 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 160.5 miles or 3h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Buffalo, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Buffalo, OK

This is one driving day of about 321.1 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Buffalo, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.5 mi from Buffalo, OK · 3h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stillwater, OK

161 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Alva, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stillwater, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.5 miles from Buffalo, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 miles.

Arriving in Copeland, OK

The final approach into Copeland, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Copeland, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.81 one way

$91.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$50.29	$100.59
premium	$4.89	$56.39	$112.77
diesel	$5.61	$64.69	$129.38

Estimated Tolls: $2.94

Cimarron Turnpike (59 mi) $2.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Rivian Waypoints

Buffalo, Oklahoma

Rivian

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Tulsa, Oklahoma

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Mooreland, Oklahoma

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mooreland, Oklahoma

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Francis Energy Charging Station

Mooreland, Oklahoma

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 3 Rivian: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96.3	1	$33.72	$15.41
Efficient EV	80.3	0	$28.10	$12.84
EV Truck/SUV	128.4	1	$44.95	$20.55

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Buffalo, OK

Afternoon in Buffalo on Thursday

Local time

4:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Copeland, OK

Afternoon in Copeland on Thursday

Local time

4:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 59m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buffalo, OK to Copeland, OK covers 321.1 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.5 miles from Buffalo, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Buffalo, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Ponca City and Claremore.

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Trip from Buffalo, OK to Copeland, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Copeland, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 59m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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