Origin
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Altus, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
326.5 mi
525 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Altus, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Altus, OK covers 326.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m 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 $51.04 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
163.3 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 326.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 52m drive with frequent turns across 326.5 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 52m 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 Altus, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 59 North | — | — |
| I 44 | — | — |
| PIKEPASS Only | — | — |
| Will Rogers Turnpike | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Skelly Bypass | — | — |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 59 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Altus, OK.
1
Start on East 250 Road
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
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
·
US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
4
Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
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
·
I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
7
Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
6 min
·
I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
10
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
·
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
87 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
14
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
17
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18
Continue on Pioneer Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pioneer Expressway
19
Continue on Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
20
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane
52 mi
·
58 min
·
Northwest Rogers Lane
22
Continue on East Broadway Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Broadway Street
23
Turn right onto North Main Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
24
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 163.3 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 56m 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 72 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.3 miles or 2h 56m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altus, 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 326.5 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 163.3 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.3 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Altus, OK
The final approach into Altus, 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 Altus, 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
$51.04 one way
$102.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.04 | $112.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.83 | $125.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $72.09 | $144.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.28 | $15.67 |
| Efficient EV | 81.6 | 0 | $28.57 | $13.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.6 | 1 | $45.71 | $20.90 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Altus, OK
Afternoon in Altus on Thursday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 52m 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 Altus, OK covers 326.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m 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 163.3 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 $51.04 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 52m 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 Altus, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Altus, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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