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

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Bixby, OK is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.94 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.59 mi
29.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.59 mi
Kilometers
29.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.94 mi
Kilometers
46.57 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bixby
Fri, Apr 17, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Springs
2026-04-17T01:48
Arrive Bixby
Fri, Apr 17, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sand Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jenks
OK

City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sand Springs
13.9 mi
00h 16m
To Bixby
15 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then 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 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 9 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    116 m · 15 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    853 ft · 27 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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue

    1415 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gilcrease Expressway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue

    2113 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Okmulgee

    2215 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Okmulgee Beeline

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby

    1766 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 151st Street South

    7.3 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Armstrong Street

    960 ft · 42 sec · North Armstrong Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Armstrong Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 151st Street South
7.27 mi · 25%
Gilcrease Expressway
5.51 mi · 19%
Okmulgee Expressway
4.83 mi · 17%
Okmulgee Beeline
4.47 mi · 15%
Sand Springs Expressway
2.68 mi · 9%
Skelly Bypass
1.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 151st Street South

Turn left onto West 151st Street South

7.27 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jenks
00h 16m from Sand Springs
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bixby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jenks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Sand Springs and 15 miles from Bixby.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jenks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jenks and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jenks.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

15 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Bixby. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.92 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Bixby

City in Oklahoma

Population28,453
Coordinates35.9420400, -95.8833200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: North Armstrong Street (-95.883204, 35.94204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.86 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $4.63 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $5.42 $5.52 $11.05

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 Sand Springs and Bixby. The current time is 01:48:25.

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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.