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Trip from Copeland, OK to Holdenville, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

171.5 mi

276 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

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town in Oklahoma, United States

Holdenville, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Copeland, OK to Holdenville, OK covers 171.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m 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, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, OK 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.81 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

85.8 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 60.2 mi 1h
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 25.1 mi 24m
OK 48 21.3 mi 31m
E 1185 Rd 18.2 mi 31m
Skelly Bypass 15 mi 18m
South Chestnut Street 13.8 mi 16m
US 59 8.6 mi 11m
I 44 5.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 60.2 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Holdenville, 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: 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

25 mi · 24 min · 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 196 Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66

1.3 mi · 3 min · US Historic 66; OK 48; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto OK 16; OK 48

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto OK 48

14 mi · 16 min · South Chestnut Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Continue on OK 48

9.9 mi · 11 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on OK 48

0.9 mi · 1 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on OK 48

11 mi · 18 min · OK 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto OK 48

18 mi · 31 min · E 1185 Rd
21

Continue on OK 48; US 270 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

OK 48; US 270 Business

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 85.8 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 34m 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 38 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holdenville, 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 171.5 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tulsa, OK

86 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

Pryor, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tulsa, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.8 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 85.8

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 85.8

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 85.8

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 85.8

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Oklahoma Aquarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 85.8

Jenks, Oklahoma

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19182963474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 115.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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.
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~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 | ~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...
8
115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 196 Toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.81 one way

$53.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.44 $58.88
premium $4.89 $33.00 $66.01
diesel $5.61 $37.87 $75.73

Estimated Tolls: $4.27

Will Rogers Turnpike (60.2 mi) $3.01
Turner Turnpike (25.1 mi) $1.26

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

$27

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $18.01 $8.23
Efficient EV 42.9 0 $15.01 $6.86
EV Truck/SUV 68.6 0 $24.01 $10.98

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Afternoon in Copeland on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holdenville, OK

Afternoon in Holdenville on Saturday

Local time

1:53 PM

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 31m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

171.5 mi in 3h 31m, mostly highway — 60.2 mi of that is on Will Rogers Turnpike.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 171.5 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 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.

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 Holdenville, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Oklahoma City and Keystone Lake.

Joplin

8.7 mi in | ~12m

Pikepass Only

9.3 mi in | ~13m

Oklahoma City

75.3 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 44; OK 66

Keystone Lake

115.4 mi in | ~2h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 171.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.27 in tolls one way, starting with Will Rogers Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Holdenville, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Holdenville, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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