How far is Sand Springs, OK from Glenpool, OK?
The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Glenpool, OK is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Springs and Glenpool.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Glenpool.
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Start on North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
116 m · 13 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
853 ft · 25 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 64 East, US 412 East
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
1415 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Gilcrease Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
2113 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Okmulgee
2215 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
3.5 mi · 4 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Turn slight right
1750 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West 141st Street South
821 ft · 22 sec · West 141st Street South
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Turn right onto South Barber Street West
1388 ft · 1 min · South Barber Street West
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Continue on South Barber Street West
14 m · 2 sec · South Barber Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Barber Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs and Glenpool.
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.
Gilcrease Expressway
Turn right onto Gilcrease Expressway
5.51 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenpool.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Glenpool?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Sand Springs and 11 miles from Glenpool.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 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 Glenpool.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Glenpool. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).
#1 Sand Springs
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 20,017 |
| Coordinates | 36.1398100, -96.1088900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glenpool
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 14,027 |
| Coordinates | 35.9553700, -96.0088800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Barber Street (-96.008872, 35.955372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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