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

The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Pryor, OK is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51 mi
01h 01m
Flight
45.65 mi
73.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.47 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51 mi
Kilometers
82.08 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pryor
Thu, Oct 15, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Sand Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sand Springs
2026-10-15T11:56
Arrive Pryor
Thu, Oct 15, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Verdigris
OK

Human settlement in Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Sand Springs
25.5 mi
00h 30m
To Pryor
25.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Sand Springs Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

    13.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 20: Claremore, Pryor Creek

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto OK 20 East: Pryor Creek

    87 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Will Rogers Boulevard

    9.4 mi · 12 min · East Will Rogers Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    66 m · 7 sec · North Mill Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    124 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Adair Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Adair Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Adair Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Will Rogers Boulevard
15.4 mi · 30%
I 44 East
13.1 mi · 26%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
7.3 mi · 14%
Martin Luther King
7.3 mi · 14%
Sand Springs Expressway
6.47 mi · 13%
OK 20
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore

13.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verdigris
00h 30m from Sand Springs
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pryor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Verdigris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Sand Springs and 25.5 miles from Pryor.

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

The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Sand Springs and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pryor.

Stop Ideas Near Verdigris

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

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

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

28 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Pryor. Straight-line distance: 45.65 mi (73.47 km).

Sand Springs

#1 Sand Springs

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Pryor

City in and county seat of Mayes County, Oklahoma, United States

Population8,708
Coordinates36.3084300, -95.3169100
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)
End: Pryor (-95.31691, 36.30843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.81 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.6 gal · 13.62 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.47 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.76 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $5.88 $10.59 $21.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sand Springs and Pryor. The current time is 11:56:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.