Trip from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

134.3 mi

216 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 45m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 39m

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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Fairfax, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 59 North, I 44, PIKEPASS Only for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

67.1 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 134.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 59 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 59 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 44	Unavailable	Refreshing
PIKEPASS Only	Unavailable	Refreshing
Will Rogers Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
OK 20	Unavailable	Refreshing
Flint Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keetonville Bypass	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 169 North	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: US 59 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East 250 Road

302 ft · 13 sec · East 250 Road

Turn sharp left

8.4 mi · 11 min

Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami

Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

0.2 mi · 44 sec · I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

Turn straight

512 ft · 9 sec

Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

0.3 mi · 42 sec · I 44: Tulsa, Joplin

Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only

0.6 mi · 1 min · PIKEPASS Only

Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike

50 mi · 50 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Flint Road, Claremore

0.3 mi · 41 sec · OK 20: Flint Road, Claremore

Turn right onto Flint Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Flint Road

Continue on Keetonville Bypass

7.7 mi · 10 min · Keetonville Bypass

Continue straight

4.1 mi · 5 min

Take the ramp right toward OK 20 West, US 169 North

0.3 mi · 39 sec · OK 20 West, US 169 North

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

2.4 mi · 2 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward OK 20 West: Skiatook

0.3 mi · 42 sec · OK 20 West: Skiatook

Turn left onto East 146th Street North

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East 146th Street North

Continue on East Main Street South

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street South

Continue on East 146th Street North

8.0 mi · 11 min · East 146th Street North

Continue on East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

4.6 mi · 8 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard

Turn straight onto Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway

19 mi · 22 min · Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway

Continue on East 1st Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

Continue on Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway

19 mi · 22 min · Major General Clarence L. Tinker Memorial Highway

Turn right

4.8 mi · 6 min

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 67.1 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.1 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Copeland, 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 Copeland, OK

This is one driving day of about 134.3 miles and 2h 44m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.1 mi from Copeland, OK · 1h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

67 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

Tulsa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.1 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairfax, OK

The final approach into Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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

$20.40 one way

$40.80 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$22.49	$44.97
premium	$4.80	$25.35	$50.71
diesel	$5.64	$29.84	$59.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.3	$14.10	$6.45
Efficient EV	33.6	$11.75	$5.37
EV Truck/SUV	53.7	$18.80	$8.60

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Copeland, OK

Afternoon in Copeland on Sunday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfax, OK

Afternoon in Fairfax on Sunday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

3 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

2h 44m 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 Fairfax, OK covers 134.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 59 North, I 44, PIKEPASS Only. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.1 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 $20.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Copeland, OK to Fairfax, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.