Origin
Copeland, OK
Morning in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Will Rogers Turnpike, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 52.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Will Rogers Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Will Rogers 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn slight right toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
6
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
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
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 60, US 69: Vinita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward US 60, US 69: Vinita
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 Nowata, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Bartlesville.
Joplin
8.7 mi in
|
~12m
Pikepass Only
9.3 mi in
|
~13m
Bartlesville
29.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 25 mi | 30m |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 12.6 mi | 12m |
| US 59 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| West Dwain Willis Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Excelsior Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| CR E0269 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Illinois Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 25 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Nowata, 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
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 289
Toward US 60, US 69: Vinita
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Illinois Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR S4410
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto CR E0269
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
CR E0269
13
Continue on East Excelsior Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Excelsior Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Wilson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dwain Willis Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 60; US Historic 66
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto US 60
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 60
Toward US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 60
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 60
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 60
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 169 Alternate
127 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 169 Alternate
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Copeland, OK · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Will Rogers Turnpike
(12.6 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Nowata, OK
Morning in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 6m 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 Nowata, OK covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Will Rogers Turnpike, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.25 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 59): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Copeland, OK and Nowata, OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Bartlesville.
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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