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

The driving distance from Muskogee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
56.75 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.75 mi
Kilometers
91.33 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Muskogee
Fri, Apr 17, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muskogee
2026-04-17T03:05
Arrive Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muskogee
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
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Muskogee
28.3 mi
00h 34m
To Sand Springs
28.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Muskogee and Sand Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Okmulgee Avenue

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 32nd Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tulsa

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 24 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    116 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Inner Dispersal Loop

    1775 ft · 28 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2714 ft · 42 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Sand Springs Expressway

    5.7 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 Muskogee 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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
25.3 mi · 45%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.7 mi · 21%
Sand Springs Expressway
5.67 mi · 10%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.4 mi · 6%
North 32nd Street
3.38 mi · 6%
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Brid
2.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

25.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
00h 34m from Muskogee
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Muskogee and 28.4 miles from Sand Springs.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Muskogee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muskogee and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).

Muskogee

#1 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
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: Muskogee (-95.36969, 35.74788)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $4.63 $9.25 $18.50
Diesel $5.42 $10.83 $21.66

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 Muskogee and Sand Springs. The current time is 03:05:10.

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.