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Trip from Copeland, OK to Duncan, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 56m

Distance

269.7 mi

434 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 43m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m

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 and county seat of Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States

Duncan, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Copeland, OK to Duncan, OK covers 269.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m 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 $42.16 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

134.9 miles from Copeland, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 269.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 56m 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 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 269.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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 4h 56m 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 Duncan, 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 Duncan, 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

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

27 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

0.3 mi · 49 sec · US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha
19

Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

12 mi · 14 min · US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan
20

Continue straight

23 mi · 30 min
21

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 52 sec
22

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 11 sec
23

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 55 sec
24

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 28 sec
25

Continue straight

1.0 mi · 1 min
26

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
27

Turn left onto North 9th Street

154 ft · 7 sec · North 9th Street
28

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 134.9 miles from Copeland, OK, or about 2h 28m 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 59 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 134.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duncan, 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 269.7 miles and 4h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 134.9 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 28m into the drive

Downtown Edmond, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edmond, OK

135 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

Catoosa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edmond, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.9 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Duncan, OK

The final approach into Duncan, 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 Duncan, 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

$42.16 one way

$84.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.29 $92.59
premium $4.89 $51.90 $103.80
diesel $5.61 $59.55 $119.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.9 0 $28.32 $12.95
Efficient EV 67.4 0 $23.60 $10.79
EV Truck/SUV 107.9 1 $37.76 $17.26

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Copeland, OK

Evening in Copeland on Thursday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Duncan, OK

Evening in Duncan on Thursday

Local time

6:45 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

4h 56m 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 Duncan, OK covers 269.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m 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 134.9 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 $42.16 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 4h 56m 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 Duncan, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Duncan, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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