Origin
Copeland, OK
Morning in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Nowata, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 $8.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 52.8 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Nowata, 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 Nowata, 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
Turn slight right onto US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 60 West: Nowata, Bartlesville
18
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue straight
4.9 mi
·
6 min
20
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
2 min
21
Turn right onto Maple Street
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Maple Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Copeland, OK · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Copeland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nowata, OK
The final approach into Nowata, 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
$8.25 one way
$16.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Nowata, OK
Morning in Nowata on Saturday
Local time
8:20 AM
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 6m 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 Nowata, OK covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 26.4 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 $8.25 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 Nowata, OK is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Nowata, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Copeland, OK to Nowata, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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