Francis Energy Charging Station
Near the end, right off the route
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
+18004891588
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
107.9 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
4 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Mannford, OK
Freek Wolsink
The drive from Copeland, OK to Mannford, OK covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 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, Sand Springs Expressway, Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway 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 $16.87 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.
Midpoint
54 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 107.9 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Sand Springs Expressway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 107.9 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Copeland, OK and Mannford, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only, Enid, Tulsa and Tulsa International Airport.
Joplin
Pikepass Only
Enid
Tulsa
Tulsa International Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 60.2 mi | 1h |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| I 44 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Mannford Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| OK 151 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Mannford, OK.
Start on East 250 Road
Turn sharp left onto US 59
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 60
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 244; US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
Take the exit onto OK 151
Turn slight right onto OK 151
Turn straight onto OK 51
Continue on OK 51
Turn right onto Basin Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mannford, OK than in the middle of the route.
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 107.9 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Copeland, OK · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54 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.
The final approach into Mannford, 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 Mannford, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Near the end, right off the route
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
+18004891588
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18004891588
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Tulsa, Oklahoma
+18332172197
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.76 | $41.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.82 | $47.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.01
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
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Francis Energy Charging Station
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
DynamicEVC Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Copeland on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Mannford on Thursday
Local time
10:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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