Origin
Forest Park, OK
Afternoon in Forest Park on Sunday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OK to Copeland, OK
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Daniel's Richard
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Forest Park to Copeland, expect a straightforward 184-mile journey that takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. This trek stays entirely within the Great Plains, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your drive. Because the route is highly efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to cover the distance. It is an ideal option for travelers who prioritize speed and simplicity over winding backroads, making it a reliable choice for your travel schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Forest Park, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88 percent of this route utilizes high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-44, which accounts for a significant 153-mile stretch of the trip. The transition between I-44, the Skelly Bypass, and US-59 keeps the pace moving steadily, though you should be prepared for the predictable nature of major interstate travel. This drive offers a consistent, uninterrupted flow that allows you to cover the 184 miles efficiently. While it lacks the complexity of technical local roads, the drive provides a reliable, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 153 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Skelly Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.3 miles in near I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 184 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 95.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
95.3 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
8
113.8 mi into trip
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~2h in
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I 44
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
8
174.8 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
8
175 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cash Only
9
175.3 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Af...
Towns Along This Route
Between Forest Park, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grove and Afton.
Claremore
113.8 mi in
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~2h
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via I 44
Grove
174.8 mi in
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~3h 2m
Afton
174.8 mi in
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~3h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 153 mi | 2h 34m |
| Skelly Bypass | 14.3 mi | 17m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 36th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Schroeder Avenue | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| North Bryant Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 153 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on Schroeder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Schroeder Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 36th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Northeast 36th Street
3
Turn right onto North Bryant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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North Bryant Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 35
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
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World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; OK 66
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
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I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
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US 59; US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
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US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
17
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
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East 250 Road
18
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one well-timed stop will help keep you refreshed. Given the 153-mile longest stretch on I-44, try to pull over once you hit the halfway point to break up the monotony of the interstate driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer highway segments to ensure you stay within your $28 budget. Because you are navigating a mix of major roads like the Skelly Bypass and US-59, stay alert for shifting traffic patterns near city exits. A single, purposeful break will make the 3-hour and 15-minute duration feel much more manageable.
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 92 miles from Forest Park, OK, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153 miles.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, OK
This is one driving day of about 184 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forest Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 153 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Forest Park, OK · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Forest Park, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153 miles.
Arriving in Copeland, OK
The final approach into Copeland, 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 Copeland, OK.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.95 one way
$55.90 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.74 | $69.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Sunday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 15m 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 Forest Park, OK to Copeland, OK covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Skelly Bypass, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 miles from Forest Park, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 184 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.3 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Forest Park, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grove and Afton.
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