How far is Sapulpa, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Sapulpa, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sapulpa and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sapulpa and Tulsa.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1394 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Tulsa
1762 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
5.9 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 26 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
1090 ft · 39 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Turn right onto South Guthrie Avenue West
114 m · 18 sec · South Guthrie Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1902 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 18 sec · South 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 Sapulpa 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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
5.86 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sapulpa and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sapulpa to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Sand Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Sapulpa and 7.3 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sapulpa and Mostly Sunny near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Sand Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sapulpa and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).
#1 Sapulpa
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 21,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.9987000, -96.1141700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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