How far is Ardmore, OK from Sand Springs, OK?

The driving distance from Ardmore, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.39 mi
03h 23m
Flight
147.85 mi
237.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.85 mi
Kilometers
237.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.66 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-17T02:56
Arrive Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowlegs
OK

City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Ardmore
87.3 mi
01h 41m
To Sand Springs
87.1 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Sand Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Sand Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City

    2058 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 19 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area

    1114 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    64 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester

    916 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop

    32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop

  17. 17

    Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    96 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    971 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa

    155 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    36.1 mi · 35 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs

    3248 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on South Wilson Avenue

    2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard

    1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Sand Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36.1 mi · 21%
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi · 16%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 11%
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi · 10%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

36.1 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowlegs
01h 41m from Ardmore
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ardmore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Sand Springs?

The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bowlegs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Ardmore and 87.1 miles from Sand Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ardmore and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Bowlegs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowlegs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowlegs.

RAIL

Purcell

64 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

67 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

71 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

84 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.85 mi (237.94 km).

Ardmore

#1 Ardmore

County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States

Population24,769
Coordinates34.1742600, -97.1436300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Sand Springs

#2 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population20,017
Coordinates36.1398100, -96.1088900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Ardmore (-97.14363, 34.17426)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.29 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
12.3 gal · 46.58 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.19 $52.39
Premium $4.63 $28.44 $56.89
Diesel $5.42 $33.30 $66.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and Sand Springs. The current time is 02:56:22.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.