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

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.14 mi
02h 14m
Flight
97.94 mi
157.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.94 mi
Kilometers
157.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.73 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-17T02:56
Arrive Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
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
Chandler
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Norman
59.5 mi
01h 07m
To Sand Springs
59.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 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 Norman and Sand Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Robinson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Flood Avenue

    667 ft · 17 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Flood Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · North Flood Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Flood Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2716 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs

    3248 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on South Wilson Avenue

    2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard

    1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 2 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norman 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
80.6 mi · 68%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 6%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.25 mi · 4%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.56 mi · 4%
North Flood Avenue
3.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa

80.6 mi · 01h 20m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
01h 07m from Norman
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Norman and 59.6 miles from Sand Springs.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

63 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

88 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 97.94 mi (157.62 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
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: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 Norman and Sand Springs. The current time is 02:56:22.

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.