The drive from Copeland, OK to Altus, OK covers 326.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.04 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
163.3 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 326.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 52m highway drive covering 326.5 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.6 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 59.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 326.5 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 0.1 miles (US 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 59
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...
8
75.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...
9
181.5 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 133
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, Amarillo
8
197.1 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
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 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Copeland, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.
Oklahoma City
75.3 mi in|~1h 21m|via I 44; OK 66
Lawton
176.9 mi in|~3h 5m|via I 44
Amarillo
181.5 mi in|~3h 11m|via I 44; OK 66
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.6 mi
1h 25m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
60.9 mi
1h 1m
Will Rogers Turnpike
60.2 mi
1h
Northwest Rogers Lane
51.8 mi
58m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.5 mi
28m
Skelly Bypass
15 mi
18m
US 59
8.6 mi
11m
I 44
5.6 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
303 ft·13 sec·East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 59
8.4 mi·11 min·US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: MiamiUse the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the sharp right lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft·8 sec·US 60
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, JoplinUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PIKEPASS OnlyUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 44
60 mi·1 hr·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi·17 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44
87 mi·1 hr 25 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
16 mi·19 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Exit 133Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Lawton, AmarilloUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.9 mi·8 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, LawtonUse the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
5.0 mi·5 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.2 mi·1 min·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 62
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 62
52 mi·58 min·Northwest Rogers Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi·5 min·East Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto US 283; OK 6
97 ft·2 sec·North Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
US 283; OK 6
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 163.3 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 72 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.3 miles or 2h 52m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Copeland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Copeland, OK
This is one driving day of about 326.5 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Copeland, 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.3 mi from Copeland, OK
· 2h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.04 one way
$102.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$56.04
$112.09
premium
$4.89
$62.83
$125.66
diesel
$5.61
$72.09
$144.17
Estimated Tolls: $11.61
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)$4.33
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(60.9 mi)$4.27
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)$3.01
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
$51
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98
1
$34.28
$15.67
Efficient EV
81.6
0
$28.57
$13.06
EV Truck/SUV
130.6
1
$45.71
$20.90
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Copeland, OK
Late night
in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 20 to 25 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Altus, OK
Late night
in Altus on Saturday
Local time
12:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 52m 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 Copeland, OK to Altus, OK covers 326.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, Will Rogers 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 163.3 miles from Copeland, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.04 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 326.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Copeland, OK and Altus, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City, Lawton and Amarillo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
