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

The driving distance from Glenpool, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.91 mi
22.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.91 mi
Kilometers
22.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.37 mi
Kilometers
32.79 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Glenpool
Fri, Apr 17, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenpool
2026-04-17T05:45
Arrive Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenpool
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tulsa
OK

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

From Glenpool
10.2 mi
00h 13m
To Sand Springs
10.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Glenpool and Sand Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Barber Street West

    14 m · 3 sec · South Barber Street West

  2. 2

    Continue on South Barber Street West

    1388 ft · 1 min · South Barber Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 141st Street South

    699 ft · 21 sec · West 141st Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1323 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    112 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  7. 7

    Continue on Okmulgee Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

    1467 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West

    109 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Adams Road

    1347 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East 2nd Street South

    2233 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North McKinley Avenue

    154 m · 19 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi · 27%
Okmulgee Expressway
5.31 mi · 26%
Okmulgee Beeline
3.39 mi · 17%
Sand Springs Expressway
2.31 mi · 11%
Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 5%
I 44 West
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Gilcrease Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway

5.6 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tulsa
00h 13m from Glenpool
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenpool 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 Glenpool to Sand Springs?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 10.2 miles from Glenpool and 10.2 miles from Sand Springs.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenpool 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tulsa and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenpool and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).

Glenpool

#1 Glenpool

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States

Population14,027
Coordinates35.9553700, -96.0088800
Altitude215
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: Glenpool (-96.00888, 35.95537)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.45
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.73 $5.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.07 $6.13
Premium $4.63 $3.33 $6.66
Diesel $5.42 $3.90 $7.80

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 Glenpool and Sand Springs. The current time is 05:45:06.

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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.