How far is Jenks, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Jenks and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks and Sand Springs.
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Start on North 2nd Street
33 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 75 North: Tulsa
1377 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 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 · 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 Jenks 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.
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.
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 Jenks 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 Jenks to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8.9 miles from Jenks and 8.9 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jenks 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
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 Jenks and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.13 km).
#1 Jenks
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 24,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.0228700, -95.9683300 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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