How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Sand Springs.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
80.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
3248 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway
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Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
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Continue on South Wilson Avenue
2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 4 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 Oklahoma City and Sand Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Davenport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Oklahoma City and 51.6 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sand Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
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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