Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Thomas, OK
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
252.8 mi
407 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
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6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Thomas, OK covers 252.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m 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 $39.52 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
126.4 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 252.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Thomas, 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 |
| I 44 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skelly Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| OK 33 | 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 Thomas, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
302 ft
·
13 sec
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East 250 Road
2
Turn sharp left
8.4 mi
·
11 min
3
Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
4
Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
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I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
5
Turn straight
512 ft
·
9 sec
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
7
Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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PIKEPASS Only
8
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
60 mi
·
1 hr
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi
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6 min
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I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
10
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
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Skelly Bypass
11
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
12
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
11 mi
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10 min
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Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
14
Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright
108 ft
·
3 sec
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OK 33 West: Drumright
15
Turn right
30 mi
·
37 min
16
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
17
Turn right onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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East North Street
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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East Main Street
19
Continue on East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
203 ft
·
6 sec
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North Noble Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Main Street
22
Continue on East 116th Street
14 mi
·
17 min
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East 116th Street
23
Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
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Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
25
Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
27 mi
·
34 min
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Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
26
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
27
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
28
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
29
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
3 min
30
Turn straight
26 mi
·
31 min
31
Continue on East Russworm Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Russworm Drive
32
Continue on East Russworm Street
10 mi
·
12 min
·
East Russworm Street
33
Turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
34
Turn right onto North Main Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
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North Main Street
35
Arrive at your 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 126.4 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 30m 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.4 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomas, 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 252.8 miles and 5h 1m.
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 126.4 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 126.4 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thomas, OK
The final approach into Thomas, 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 Thomas, 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
$39.52 one way
$79.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.39 | $86.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.65 | $97.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.82 | $111.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.54 | $12.13 |
| Efficient EV | 63.2 | 0 | $22.12 | $10.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Thomas, OK
Afternoon in Thomas on Wednesday
Local time
2:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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 1m 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 Thomas, OK covers 252.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m 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 126.4 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 $39.52 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 straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Thomas, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Thomas, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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