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Trip from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h

Distance

48.4 mi

78 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 56m ★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m

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

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human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Bushyhead, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 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 $7.57 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

24.2 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 48.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK is easy. At 1h 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 Bushyhead, 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
US 60
East Illinois Avenue
South 7th Street
East Excelsior Avenue

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 Bushyhead, 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

13 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 60, US 69: Vinita

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 60, US 69: Vinita
10

Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Illinois Avenue
11

Turn left onto South 7th Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South 7th Street
12

Turn right

0.4 mi · 37 sec
13

Continue on East Excelsior Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Excelsior Avenue
14

Turn left onto South Wilson Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · South Wilson Street
15

Continue on West Dwain Willis Avenue

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Dwain Willis Avenue
16

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min
17

Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

12 mi · 14 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
18

Continue on East Layton Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Layton Street
19

Continue on Walnut Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street
20

Continue on Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways

5.7 mi · 6 min · Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways
21

Continue on Clem McSpadden Highway

131 ft · 2 sec · Clem McSpadden Highway
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.2 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 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 11 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.2 miles or 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushyhead, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Copeland, OK

This is one driving day of about 48.4 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Copeland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.2 mi from Copeland, OK · 30m into the drive

city in and county seat of Craig County, Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vinita, OK

24 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

Afton, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vinita, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bushyhead, OK

The final approach into Bushyhead, 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

$7.57 one way

$15.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.31 $16.62
premium $4.89 $9.31 $18.63
diesel $5.61 $10.69 $21.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.5 0 $5.08 $2.32
Efficient EV 12.1 0 $4.23 $1.94
EV Truck/SUV 19.4 0 $6.78 $3.10

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bushyhead, OK

Afternoon in Bushyhead on Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

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 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 Bushyhead, OK covers 48.4 miles and takes about 1h 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 24.2 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 $7.57 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.
The drive from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK is easy. At 1h 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 Bushyhead, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Bushyhead, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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