How far is Sand Springs, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Sand Springs, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs and Tulsa.
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Start on North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 9 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broadway Street
116 m · 15 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
853 ft · 27 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 64 East, US 412 East
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quanah Avenue
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
138 m · 21 sec · North Quanah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Archer Street North
1.1 km · 2 min · West Archer Street North
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Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
1169 ft · 43 sec · North Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sand Springs and Tulsa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sand Springs Expressway
Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
5.67 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sand Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sand Springs to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Sand Springs and 4.1 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 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 Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Turley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turley.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sand Springs and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 6.55 mi (10.54 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 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
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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