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

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Norman, OK is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.4 mi
01h 55m
Flight
97.94 mi
157.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.94 mi
Kilometers
157.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.4 mi
Kilometers
192.15 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 5:38 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 Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Chandler
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Sand Springs
59.7 mi
00h 57m
To Norman
59.8 mi
00h 57m

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
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2703 ft · 36 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue

    23 m · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

    683 ft · 24 sec · North Flood Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Robinson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Robinson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Porter Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Gray Street

    141 m · 21 sec · East Gray Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    123 m · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
80.3 mi · 67%
Marques Haynes Highway
6.85 mi · 6%
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi · 6%
I 35 South
5.94 mi · 5%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.51 mi · 4%
US 77 South
3.74 mi · 3%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
00h 57m from Sand Springs
Leave By
2:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Sand Springs and 59.8 miles from Norman.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 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 Norman.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

88 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Norman. Straight-line distance: 97.94 mi (157.62 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: North McKinley Avenue (-96.108895, 36.13981)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 Norman. The current time is 01:48:25.

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.