This 159.1-mile drive from Wetumka, OK to Copeland, OK is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 8 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 63% of the route utilizing them, including I-44 and the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $25. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You'll remain within the Great Plains region throughout your travels.
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
79.5 miles from Wetumka, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 159.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 159.1-mile trip. With over half the journey on interstates and bypasses, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 65.3 miles on I-44, offering a chance to settle into a steady rhythm. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of other main roads like the Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway and Skelly Bypass means you'll experience a variety of highway conditions. This route offers a consistent driving experience without significant shifts in road type.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near US 75.
Driving Effort9/10
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 159.1 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 16.8 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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16.8 mi into trip|~22m in|US 75
Take the ramp onto US 75 toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort...
8
25.5 mi into trip|~31m in|US 62; US 75
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75 toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 240B
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business W...
8
88.8 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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
149.9 mi into trip|~2h 54m 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
150.3 mi into trip|~2h 55m 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 Wetumka, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Okmulgee, Henryetta, Claremore, Grove and Afton - among others.
Tulsa
16.8 mi in|~22m|via US 75
Okmulgee
25.5 mi in|~31m|via US 62; US 75
Henryetta
25.8 mi in|~31m|via US 62; US 75
Claremore
72 mi in|~1h 32m
Grove
149.9 mi in|~2h 54m
Afton
149.9 mi in|~2h 54m
Cash Only
150.1 mi in|~2h 55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
65.3 mi
1h 6m
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi
16m
Skelly Bypass
11.9 mi
14m
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi
12m
Okmulgee Beeline
9.8 mi
12m
North Main Street
8.7 mi
10m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
8m
US 59
8.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 65.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetumka, OK and Copeland, OK.
1
Start on US 75
8.7 mi·10 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 75
8.1 mi·11 min·US 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 75
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 75
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 62; US 75
8.4 mi·8 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Toward I 40 East, US 62 East, US 75 North: Fort Smith, TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 62; US 75
0.2 mi·32 sec·US 62; US 75
Exit 240BToward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto US 62; US 75
2.0 mi·3 min·Indian Nation Turnpike
Toward Henryetta, OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 62; US 75
10 mi·12 min·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 62; US 75
5.1 mi·9 min·South Wood Drive
Toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 75
0.5 mi·35 sec·Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 75
14 mi·16 min·Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi·12 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
4.9 mi·5 min·Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Joplin, ClaremoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
12 mi·14 min·Skelly Bypass
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: JoplinUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on I 44; US 412; OK 66
4.3 mi·5 min·I 44; US 412; OK 66
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
61 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 44
Toward I 44 East: Joplin, ClaremoreUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 302Toward US 59, US 60: Fairland, Grove, AftonUse the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Cash OnlyUse the straight lane.
19
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·20 sec·this road
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 59 South, US 60 West, US 69 South: Afton, GroveUse the slight right lane.
21
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.
22
Turn left onto US 59
7.8 mi·10 min·US 59
Toward US 69 South: Grove
23
Turn sharp right onto East 250 Road
303 ft·5 sec·East 250 Road
24
Arrive at destination
East 250 Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this 159.1-mile drive offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with ample time for activities at your destination. The estimated fuel cost of $25 means you can easily budget for this trip, and with only one recommended stop, you can maintain good momentum. Keep an eye on I-44, as it makes up the longest stretch of your drive at 65.3 miles, and plan your refueling stops accordingly before you embark on that segment to ensure a smooth journey.
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 79.5 miles from Wetumka, OK, or about 1h 41m 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 35 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.5 miles or 1h 41m 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 35m
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 Wetumka, 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 Wetumka, OK
This is one driving day of about 159.1 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Wetumka, 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 65.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.5 mi from Wetumka, OK
· 1h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.87 one way
$49.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg56 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.31
$54.62
premium
$4.89
$30.62
$61.23
diesel
$5.61
$35.13
$70.25
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Indian Nation Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$25
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
EV Connect
1 DCFC
DynamicEVC Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.7
0
$16.71
$7.64
Efficient EV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
EV Truck/SUV
63.6
0
$22.27
$10.18
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Wetumka, OK
Late night
in Wetumka on Saturday
Local time
1:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Copeland, OK
Late night
in Copeland on Saturday
Local time
1:08 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
1 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
3h 8m 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 Wetumka, OK to Copeland, OK covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway, Skelly Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.5 miles from Wetumka, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.87 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 19 significant decision points across 159.1 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 16.8 miles (US 75): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (US 62; US 75): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Wetumka, OK and Copeland, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa, Okmulgee, Henryetta, Claremore, Grove and Afton - among others.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
