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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35: Oklahoma City
2058 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 19 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
1114 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
42 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Chickasaw Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Chickasaw Turnpike
10.7 mi · 12 min · Chickasaw Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
916 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi · 37 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Milt Phillips Avenue
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36.1 mi · 35 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
3248 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway
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Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
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Continue on South Wilson Avenue
2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowlegs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 147.85 mi (237.94 km).
#1 Ardmore
County seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 34.1742600, -97.1436300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Springs
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 20,017 |
| Coordinates | 36.1398100, -96.1088900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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