How far is Pryor, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Pryor, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pryor and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pryor and Sand Springs.
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Start on North Adair Street
75 m · 13 sec · North Adair Street
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Turn right onto East Graham Avenue
8.7 mi · 11 min · East Graham Avenue
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
820 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
942 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 West: Tulsa
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
6 mi · 7 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 Pryor 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.
Will Rogers Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
12.3 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pryor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Pryor to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Pryor and 25.3 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pryor and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Verdigris
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verdigris.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pryor and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.65 mi (73.47 km).
#1 Pryor
City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 8,708 |
| Coordinates | 36.3084300, -95.3169100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.01 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $10.47 | $20.95 |
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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