How far is Sand Springs, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
City in Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sand Springs and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Shawnee.
-
1
Start on North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 6 sec · North McKinley Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 19 sec · East Broadway Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
1412 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street
-
4
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
1683 ft · 54 sec · West Alexander Boulevard
-
5
Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue
2468 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
-
6
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2082 ft · 39 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
-
7
Continue on Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Marques Haynes Highway
-
8
Turn straight onto North Park Street
90 m · 5 sec · North Park Street
-
9
Continue on North 9th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
-
10
Take the exit right
1394 ft · 43 sec
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City
947 ft · 23 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi · 35 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
3110 ft · 1 min
-
14
Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · South 8th Avenue
-
16
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
-
18
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
-
19
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1393 ft · 35 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker
1062 ft · 28 sec
-
22
Turn left onto North Harrison Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street
-
23
Turn right onto East 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 10th Street
-
24
Turn left onto North Beard Street
953 ft · 33 sec · North Beard Street
-
25
Turn right onto West Main Street
43 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs and Shawnee.
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
36 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Stroud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Sand Springs and 52.8 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 $13.14 one way or $26.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 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 Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Stroud
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 Stroud.
Guthrie, OK
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.59 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 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.79 | $37.58 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.