Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
321.7 mi
518 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
The drive from Copeland, OK to Buffalo, OK covers 321.7 miles and takes about 6h 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 $47.96 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
160.9 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 321.7 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Buffalo, OK.
Start on East 250 Road
Turn sharp left
Continue on US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
Turn slight right onto I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Turn straight
Take the ramp straight toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Keep slight right to continue on PIKEPASS Only
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Norma A. Lamb Highway
Continue on East Owen K. Garriott Road
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Continue on Lahoma Road
Continue on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue on Southwest 6th Street
Take the exit right
Merge slight left onto Northwest Highway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.9 miles or 3h 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, 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 321.7 miles and 6h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.9 mi from Copeland, OK · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 160.9 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$47.96 one way
$95.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
| premium | $4.63 | $58.58 | $117.15 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $68.58 | $137.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| Efficient EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.04 | $20.59 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Buffalo on Saturday
Local time
9:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Oklahoma City, OK
161 mi in
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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