Origin
Oakland, OK
Afternoon in Oakland on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, OK to Copeland, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
257.4 mi
414 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, OK
Robert So
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
Oakland, OK to Copeland, OK is 257.4 miles and takes about 4h 51m via Veterans Memorial Highway and I 44, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route traverses the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With a highway share of 45%, expect a mixed driving experience that's manageable for a single day. It's a practical choice for getting between these two points efficiently, with a predictable journey. Consider this trip if you're looking for a no-fuss transit across the state.
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
128.7 miles from Oakland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 71.8 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 44 | 65.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 42 mi | 40m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 36.5 mi | 42m |
| Skelly Bypass | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| South 8th Avenue | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 71.8 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on US 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiggs Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Take the exit onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 70
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto US 70; OK 199
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East Wolf Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wolf Street
5
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 22; OK 99
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 377; OK 99
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Kemp Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 377; OK 99
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Merge onto US 377; OK 3; OK 99
37 mi
·
42 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
314 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
20
Turn slight right
510 ft
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
21
Merge onto I 44
42 mi
·
40 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 44; OK 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
25
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.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
29
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.
30
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.
31
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
32
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
33
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 51m duration, starting your drive in Oakland, OK, shortly after sunrise is recommended to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $40, this is a trip that can comfortably be completed in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 71.8-mile stretch on Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent there. Flexibility is key for this shorter journey; you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 128.7 miles from Oakland, OK, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.8 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 57 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 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 4h
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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, OK
This is one driving day of about 257.4 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Oakland, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 71.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Oakland, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 50.5 and 248.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ada
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, US 377 North, OK 99 North: Ad...
8
168.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m in
|
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
187.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
248.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m 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
9
248.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.24 one way
$80.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.18 | $88.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.53 | $99.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.83 | $113.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
Turner Turnpike
(42 mi)
$2.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.2 | 0 | $27.03 | $12.36 |
| Efficient EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.52 | $10.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103 | 1 | $36.04 | $16.47 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Copeland, OK
Afternoon in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
129 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 27.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip presents a mixed drive, with 45% of the route being on highways. You'll navigate portions of Veterans Memorial Highway, I 44, and the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a blend of speeds and road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 71.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will transition between these different classifications, so be prepared for varying conditions and traffic.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.5 miles in near US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 257.4 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 50.5 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oakland, OK to Copeland, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Claremore along the way.
Claremore
187.2 mi in
|
~3h 36m
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via I 44
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 257.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.10 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Copeland, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.5 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.6 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Copeland, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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