Origin
Copeland, OK
Late night in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
1:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Byng, OK
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
196.4 mi
316 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Byng, OK
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Trip Overview
This 196.4-mile journey from Copeland, OK to Byng, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the Will Rogers Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, covering 59% of the distance on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, this drive offers a straightforward passage through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. It's a practical route for those looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.2 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with a significant portion, 59%, dedicated to highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive will be on well-maintained turnpikes, the profile suggests a blend of faster highway sections and potentially other road types, creating a varied feel as you progress from Copeland to Byng.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 196.4 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 18 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...
8
75.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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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...
8
132.6 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
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 Byng, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Drumright.
Oklahoma City
75.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 44; OK 66
Drumright
132.6 mi in
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~2h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 49.4 mi | 56m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 41m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| South 8th Avenue | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 60.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Byng, 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
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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
·
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 left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
Use 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
42 mi
·
41 min
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto Broadway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
23
Continue on North Main Broadway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Broadway
24
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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South Main Street
25
Turn left onto High School Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
High School Boulevard
26
Turn right onto South New Bethel Boulevard
280 ft
·
16 sec
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South New Bethel Boulevard
27
Turn left
472 ft
·
34 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 39 minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from Copeland is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one suggested stop, you have flexibility to choose when and where to take a break, but consider the longest stretch of 60.2 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike as a point where a stretch or refueling might be beneficial. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the destination, with an estimated cost of $31 for the trip.
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 98.2 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 47m 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 98.2 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Byng, 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 196.4 miles and 3h 39m.
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 98.2 mi from Copeland, OK · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 98.2 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 Byng, OK
The final approach into Byng, 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 Byng, 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
$30.70 one way
$61.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $33.71 | $67.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $37.80 | $75.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.36 | $86.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.13
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)
$3.01
Turner Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.12
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
$31
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.19 | $7.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.50 | $12.57 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Byng, OK
Late night in Byng on Wednesday
Local time
1:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Byng, OK covers 196.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.2 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 $30.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 196.4 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 Byng, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Drumright.
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