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

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Bartlesville, OK is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.04 mi
00h 54m
Flight
42.58 mi
68.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.58 mi
Kilometers
68.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlesville
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Springs
2026-05-30T11:10
Arrive Bartlesville
Sat, May 30, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sand Springs
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
Vera
OK

City in Washington County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sand Springs
26 mi
00h 27m
To Bartlesville
26 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Springs and Bartlesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 9 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    116 m · 13 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    853 ft · 25 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 64 East, US 412 East

    896 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75: Bartlesville, Okmulgee

    585 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    2194 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Cherokee Expressway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Cherokee Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US 75 North: Bartlesville

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Southeast Washington Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Southeast Washington Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Price Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Price Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Lake Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Silver Lake Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Lake Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Silver Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast Adams Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Adams Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Adams Boulevard

    123 m · 15 sec · West Adams Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Keeler Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · South Keeler Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    117 m · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs and Bartlesville.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 75 North
16.4 mi · 32%
Cherokee Expressway
14.5 mi · 28%
Sand Springs Expressway
6.47 mi · 12%
Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
5.64 mi · 11%
Southeast Washington Boulevard
3 mi · 6%
Silver Lake Road
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Cherokee Expressway

Continue on Cherokee Expressway

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vera
00h 27m from Sand Springs
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sand Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bartlesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Bartlesville?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Vera is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Sand Springs and 26 miles from Bartlesville.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sand Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bartlesville.

Stop Ideas Near Vera

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

34 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Bartlesville. Straight-line distance: 42.58 mi (68.52 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population20,017
Coordinates36.1398100, -96.1088900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Bartlesville

#2 Bartlesville

City in Oklahoma

Population36,605
Coordinates36.7473100, -95.9808200
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: (-95.980807, 36.747372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $6.97
Round trip
$13.94
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.97 $13.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $4.63 $8.51 $17.02
Diesel $5.42 $9.96 $19.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sand Springs and Bartlesville. The current time is 11:10:30.

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.