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Trip from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

192.5 mi

310 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

Downtown Copeland, OK, OK

Copeland, OK

Alan Garzón

city in Oklahoma, United States

Bethany, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK covers 192.5 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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 $30.10 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

96.3 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 192.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m 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 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 192.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK is easy. At 3h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Bethany, 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 Bethany, 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 · 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

7.1 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway
16

Take the exit slight right toward OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany

0.2 mi · 24 sec · OK 66 West: Warr Acres, Bethany
17

Keep slight left to continue on Northwest 39th Expressway

3.3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 39th Expressway
18

Turn right onto North Mueller Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Mueller Avenue
19

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 96.3 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 1h 43m 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 42 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.3 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethany, 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 192.5 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 96.3 mi from Copeland, OK · 1h 43m into the drive

Downtown Jenks, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jenks, OK

96 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.

Popular next leg

Jenks, OK to Bethany, OK

106 mi · 1h 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Claremore, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jenks, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bethany, OK

The final approach into Bethany, 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 Bethany, 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

$30.10 one way

$60.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $33.04 $66.09
premium $4.89 $37.04 $74.09
diesel $5.61 $42.50 $85.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.8 0 $20.21 $9.24
Efficient EV 48.1 0 $16.84 $7.70
EV Truck/SUV 77 0 $26.95 $12.32

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Afternoon in Copeland on Thursday

Local time

4:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethany, OK

Afternoon in Bethany on Thursday

Local time

4:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

16 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 27m 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 Bethany, OK covers 192.5 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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 96.3 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 $30.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK is easy. At 3h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Bethany, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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