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

The driving distance from Bartlesville, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.78 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.78 mi
Kilometers
83.33 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in Bartlesville
Sat, May 30, 6:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlesville
2026-05-30T16:16
Arrive Sand Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Vera
OK

City in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Bartlesville
25.9 mi
00h 33m
To Sand Springs
25.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Jennings Avenue

    38 m · 14 sec · Southwest Jennings Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Adams Boulevard

    801 ft · 27 sec · West Adams Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Adams Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 60 East, US 75 South: Nowata, Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Oklahoma City

    1693 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East 2nd Street South

    2233 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North McKinley Avenue

    154 m · 19 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlesville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 75 South
23.7 mi · 46%
Ira Lee Henderson Memorial Highway
12.6 mi · 24%
Sand Springs Expressway
5.96 mi · 12%
US 60 East
5.06 mi · 10%
Southeast Adams Boulevard
2.36 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 75 South

Continue on US 75 South: Tulsa

21.6 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vera
00h 33m from Bartlesville
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartlesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Bartlesville and 25.8 miles from Sand Springs.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartlesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Vera

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vera, 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 Vera.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

34 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlesville and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).

Bartlesville

#1 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
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: Bartlesville (-95.98082, 36.74731)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $6.93
Round trip
$13.86
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.93 $13.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.79 $15.59
Premium $4.63 $8.46 $16.93
Diesel $5.42 $9.91 $19.82

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlesville and Sand Springs. The current time is 16:16:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.