Origin
Kiefer, OK
Late night in Kiefer on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
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Trip from Kiefer, OK to Copeland, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
99.7 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kiefer, OK
Aysegul Aytoren
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
If you are planning a journey from Kiefer to Copeland, expect a straightforward 101.3-mile trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget roughly $15 for fuel to complete the transit. The route keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a consistent geographical experience from start to finish. Since the trip is designed to be completed in one go, there are no mandatory stops scheduled, giving you the flexibility to manage your own pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Kiefer, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 101.3-mile trek. You will navigate a mix of local routes, including Indiana Avenue and West 151st Street South, before utilizing US 75 North to reach your destination. With a highway share of 0%, this route focuses on smaller, winding roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. Because the drive is technical and lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the rhythm of local traffic and road geometry. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that demands engagement throughout the entire 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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 65.3 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 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
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
90.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
90.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kiefer, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Claremore
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
Grove
90.5 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Afton
90.5 mi in
|
~1h 40m
Cash Only
90.7 mi in
|
~1h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 65.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| Skelly Bypass | 11.9 mi | 14m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Indiana Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 151st Street South | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 250 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 65.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiefer, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on Main Street
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Indiana Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 75
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 75
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin, Claremore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
17
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
18
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact drive, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility, but it is wise to depart during daylight hours given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. With no formal stops planned, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $15 fuel estimate assumes a steady transit without extra detours. Pay close attention to the transitions between Indiana Avenue and West 151st Street South, as these local segments require frequent navigation changes. If you are traveling during peak hours, keep in mind that local road traffic can fluctuate, so check your GPS for any unexpected delays on these non-highway stretches before you head out.
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 49.9 miles from Kiefer, OK, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Copeland, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kiefer, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kiefer, OK
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kiefer, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 65.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Kiefer, OK · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Kiefer, 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 65.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.59 one way
$31.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Copeland on Friday
Local time
1:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
1h 53m 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 Kiefer, OK to Copeland, OK covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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 49.9 miles from Kiefer, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.59 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kiefer, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Claremore, Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
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