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

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Muskogee, OK is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
56.52 mi
00h 58m
Flight
49.42 mi
79.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.52 mi
Kilometers
90.96 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskogee
Fri, Apr 17, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:44 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 Muskogee
Fri, Apr 17, 2:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Coweta
OK

City in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sand Springs
28.2 mi
00h 29m
To Muskogee
28.3 mi
00h 29m

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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City

    1291 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    3169 ft · 49 sec · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow

    1437 ft · 35 sec · Inner Dispersal Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Broken Arrow Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Broken Arrow Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

    115 m · 5 sec · Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Disabled American Veterans Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Disabled American Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

    24.9 mi · 23 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Muskogee, Wagoner

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Okmulgee Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Okmulgee Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
31.3 mi · 55%
Broken Arrow Expressway
11.8 mi · 21%
Sand Springs Expressway
5.98 mi · 11%
Disabled American Veterans Highway
3.81 mi · 7%
West Okmulgee Avenue
1.97 mi · 3%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Muskogee Turnpike

Continue on Muskogee Turnpike

24.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coweta
00h 29m from Sand Springs
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Coweta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Sand Springs and 28.3 miles from Muskogee.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coweta

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

38 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Muskogee. Straight-line distance: 49.42 mi (79.54 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Muskogee

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population36,831
Coordinates35.7478800, -95.3696900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: West Okmulgee Avenue (-95.369647, 35.747957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.48 $16.95
Premium $4.63 $9.20 $18.41
Diesel $5.42 $10.78 $21.55

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 Muskogee. The current time is 01:48:40.

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.