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 Elk City, OK
Drive Time
5h 18m
Distance
300.4 mi
483 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Photo: Steve Burcham
Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Elk City, OK covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 18m 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, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, 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 $45.63 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
150.2 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 18m highway drive covering 300.4 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 26 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 Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 18 significant decision points across 300.4 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...
7
298.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
Take the exit toward East 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward East 7th Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Copeland, OK and Elk City, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Kilpatrick Turnpike West.
Oklahoma City
75.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 44; OK 66
Kilpatrick Turnpike West
176.9 mi in
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~3h 5m
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via I 344
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 86.6 mi | 1h 25m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 82.9 mi | 1h 25m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| John Kilpatrick Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15 mi | 18m |
| Great Western Cattle Trail | 10.6 mi | 10m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
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 Elk City, 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
·
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
·
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
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 344
24 mi
·
25 min
·
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit 138B
Toward Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Northwest 10th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Northwest 10th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 10th Street
Use the none lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 40; US 270
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 40
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 40
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Great Western Cattle Trail
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 40
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 40
Toward East 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue
244 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
24
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
26
Arrive at destination
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 150.2 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 39m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.2 miles or 2h 39m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elk City, 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 300.4 miles and 5h 18m.
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 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 150.2 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 150.2 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
Arriving in Elk City, OK
The final approach into Elk City, 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 Elk City, 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
$45.63 one way
$91.26 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.71 | $113.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.74 | $133.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.52
Turner Turnpike
(86.6 mi)
$4.33
Will Rogers Turnpike
(60.2 mi)
$3.01
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.18
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
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.54 | $14.42 |
| Efficient EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.06 | $19.23 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Elk City, OK
Afternoon in Elk City on Sunday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
6 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
5h 18m 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 Elk City, OK covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, 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 150.2 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 $45.63 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 300.4 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 Elk City, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Kilpatrick Turnpike West.
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