How far is Sand Springs, OK from Midwest City, OK?

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
104.27 mi
01h 39m
Flight
86.51 mi
139.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.51 mi
Kilometers
139.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.27 mi
Kilometers
167.8 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midwest City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 5:07 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 Midwest City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Davenport
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Sand Springs
52.1 mi
00h 49m
To Midwest City
52.2 mi
00h 49m

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
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Midwest City.

  1. 1

    Start on North McKinley Avenue

    18 m · 6 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    123 m · 19 sec · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1412 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard

    1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue

    2468 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

    2082 ft · 39 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Marques Haynes Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Marques Haynes Highway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Park Street

    90 m · 5 sec · North Park Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1394 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    947 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street

    2922 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

    2 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City

    705 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

    2594 ft · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast 15th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Felix Place

    35 m · 7 sec · Felix Place

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    10 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
80.3 mi · 77%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 7%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 4%
Southeast 15th Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Tinker Diagonal
1.95 mi · 2%
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

80.3 mi · 01h 20m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davenport
00h 49m from Sand Springs
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Midwest City?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 52.1 miles from Sand Springs and 52.2 miles from Midwest City.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Davenport

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

63 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

73 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

82 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

86 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Midwest City. Straight-line distance: 86.51 mi (139.22 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

Population20,017
Coordinates36.1398100, -96.1088900
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Midwest City

#2 Midwest City

The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Population57,407
Coordinates35.4495100, -97.3967000
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: (-97.396707, 35.449454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.93 L · about $13.94
Round trip
$27.87
7.36 gal · 27.86 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.94 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.67 $31.35
Premium $4.63 $17.02 $34.04
Diesel $5.42 $19.93 $39.85

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 Midwest City. The current time is 01:48:39.

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.