Origin
Verdigris, OK
Late night in Verdigris on Friday
Local time
1:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Verdigris, OK to Copeland, OK
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Verdigris, OK
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Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
This 65-mile drive from Verdigris to Copeland, Oklahoma, is an easy 1 hour and 10-minute journey. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily travel on the Will Rogers Turnpike and US 59, with a small portion on OK 66, making it a 98% highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, reflecting the efficient nature of this route. Both your starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 98% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Will Rogers Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 53.6 miles. While the drive is efficient, the shift from the Turnpike to US 59 and then OK 66 will introduce slight variations in road type and speed. Expect a consistent feel for most of the journey, geared towards covering distance smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and US 59. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 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 65 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (OK 266): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 266
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266 toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
8
55.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
56 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
56.3 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 Verdigris, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
Grove
55.8 mi in
|
~57m
Afton
55.8 mi in
|
~57m
Cash Only
56 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 53.6 mi | 53m |
| US 59 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| OK 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| OK 266 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| CR S4110 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 250 Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| CR E540 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 53.6 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verdigris, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on CR E540
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
CR E540
2
Turn right onto CR S4110
324 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR S4110
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 66; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 266
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
OK 266
6
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 266
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 266
Toward I 44 East: Will Rogers Turnpike, Joplin
Use the straight lane.
7
Merge onto I 44
54 mi
·
53 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 302
Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
this road
11
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.
12
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.
13
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
14
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 250 Road
15
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Verdigris, OK · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Verdigris, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.68
Will Rogers Turnpike
(53.6 mi)
$2.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Verdigris, OK to Copeland, OK covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, US 59, OK 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Verdigris, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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 65 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (OK 266): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Verdigris, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Grove, Afton and Cash Only.
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