Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Buffalo, OK
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
321.7 mi
518 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Buffalo, OK covers 321.7 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.86 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
160.9 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 1m highway drive covering 321.7 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and Cimarron Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Cimarron 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 321.7 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 59
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
9.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
9
70.2 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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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...
9
75.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, E...
9
85.6 mi into trip
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~1h 33m in
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US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
Towns Along This Route
Between Copeland, OK and Buffalo, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Enid
75.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa
75.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 244; US 412
Tulsa International Airport
75.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 244; US 412
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 58.9 mi | 56m |
| OK 8 | 42.5 mi | 48m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 25.4 mi | 29m |
| Norma A. Lamb Highway | 24.5 mi | 26m |
| US 183 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Southwest 6th Street | 12.5 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 60.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Buffalo, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
303 ft
·
13 sec
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East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left onto US 59
8.4 mi
·
11 min
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US 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the sharp right lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft
·
8 sec
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US 60
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use 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
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6 min
·
I 44
Exit 34
Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
10 mi
·
12 min
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Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 236B
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Sand Springs, Enid, Downtown Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 64; US 412
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 412
31 mi
·
29 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
28 mi
·
27 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 64; US 412
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Norma A. Lamb Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 64; US 412
12 mi
·
18 min
·
East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on US 60; US 412; OK 8
2.7 mi
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3 min
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US 60; US 412; OK 8
23
Continue on OK 8; US 60; US 412
43 mi
·
48 min
·
OK 8; US 60; US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 412; OK 50
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Southwest 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft
·
4 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit onto US 183
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 183
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 183
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 183
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
US 64; US 183
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.9 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.9 miles or 2h 50m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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 321.7 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Will Rogers Turnpike for about 60.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.9 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.9 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.
Arriving in Buffalo, OK
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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
$48.86 one way
$97.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.87 | $107.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $60.73 | $121.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.47 | $142.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.96
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)
$3.01
Cimarron Turnpike
(58.9 mi)
$2.95
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
$49
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| Efficient EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.04 | $20.59 |
Gas CO2
113 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.
Destination
Buffalo, OK
Afternoon in Buffalo on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°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
29 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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Buffalo, OK covers 321.7 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Cimarron Turnpike, OK 8. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.9 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 $48.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 13 significant decision points across 321.7 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 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Copeland, OK and Buffalo, OK, road signs point toward Enid, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
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