Origin
Waurika, OK
Late night in Waurika on Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK
Drive Time
4h 40m
Distance
297.8 mi
479 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 27m
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6 AM
4h 41m
8 AM
5h 8m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 48m
3 PM
4h 52m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waurika, OK
Sewupari Studio
Copeland, OK
Alan Garzón
Trip Overview
The drive from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK covers 297.8 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, East D Avenue, Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
148.9 miles from Waurika, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 297.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elm Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East D Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harry E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Will Rogers Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waurika, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on East B Avenue
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
East B Avenue
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto East D Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East D Avenue
4
Turn left onto Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins Highway
5
Continue on 2nd Street
16 mi
·
19 min
·
2nd Street
6
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
12 min
7
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn left
17 mi
·
22 min
9
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Oklahoma City
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 44 East: Oklahoma City
11
Merge slight left onto Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26 mi
·
24 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
12
Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
14
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
16
Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Skelly Bypass
17
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
61 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, Afton
20
Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Cash Only
21
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, Grove
23
Turn straight
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
24
Turn left onto US 69 South: Grove
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 69 South: Grove
25
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 250 Road
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 148.9 miles from Waurika, OK, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.9 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 50m
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 Waurika, 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 Waurika, OK
This is one driving day of about 297.8 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waurika, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 148.9 mi from Waurika, OK · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 148.9 miles from Waurika, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Copeland, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.23 one way
$90.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.86 | $99.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.22 | $112.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.16 | $132.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.27 | $14.29 |
| Efficient EV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.06 | $11.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.1 | 1 | $41.69 | $19.06 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Monday
Local time
5:45 AM
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
28 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
4h 40m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK covers 297.8 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, East D Avenue, Medal of Honor Recipient Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.9 miles from Waurika, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.23 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waurika, OK to Copeland, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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