How far is Bixby, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Bixby, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bixby and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and Sand Springs.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
960 ft · 48 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto West 151st Street South
7.2 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 North: Tulsa
1831 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline
4.4 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway
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Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
1467 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Adams Road
1347 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on East 2nd Street South
2233 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street South
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Turn right onto North McKinley Avenue
154 m · 21 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 Bixby and Sand Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West 151st Street South
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
7.18 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bixby 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 Bixby to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Bixby and 14.2 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bixby and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Jenks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.92 km).
#1 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
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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