Origin
Copeland, OK
Night in Copeland on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
239.8 mi
386 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Lindsay, OK
Ever Rayan
The drive from Copeland, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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 $37.49 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
119.9 miles from Copeland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 239.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 239.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m 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 Lindsay, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Copeland, OK and Lindsay, 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 left to continue on Skelly Bypass
Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge
Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward OK 74: Washington
Turn left onto North Main Street
Continue on South Main Avenue
Continue straight
Turn right onto East Morehead Avenue
Turn left
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn left onto May Avenue
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street
Turn right onto East Chickasaw Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindsay, 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 239.8 miles and 4h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.9 mi from Copeland, OK · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 119.9 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.49 one way
$74.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.15 | $92.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.94 | $105.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.18 | $11.51 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Copeland on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Lindsay on Friday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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