How far is Broken Arrow, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Broken Arrow, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
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 Broken Arrow and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow and Sand Springs.
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Start on North Main Street
19 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
1974 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elm Place
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Elm Place
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Turn left onto OK 51 West
1212 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Disabled American Veterans Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway
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Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop
1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
1791 ft · 43 sec · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 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 · 19 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 Broken Arrow 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.
Broken Arrow Expressway
Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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 Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Broken Arrow and 11.2 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broken Arrow and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Catoosa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broken Arrow and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).
#1 Broken Arrow
The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 111,648 |
| Coordinates | 36.0526000, -95.7908200 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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