How far is Sand Springs, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Springs and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Oklahoma City.
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Start on North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 6 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1412 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue
2468 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
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Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2082 ft · 39 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Marques Haynes Highway
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Turn straight onto North Park Street
90 m · 5 sec · North Park Street
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Continue on North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Take the exit right
1394 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
80.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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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
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
2063 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
1016 ft · 31 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs and Oklahoma City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 51.4 miles from Sand Springs and 51.6 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sand Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Davenport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davenport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.31 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 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.78 | $27.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.50 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
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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