How far is Shawnee, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Sand Springs.
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Start on West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Kickapoo Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
138 m · 15 sec · West Interstate Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
865 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14.2 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
1496 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36.1 mi · 35 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
3248 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi · 10 min · Marques Haynes Highway
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Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
2100 ft · 40 sec · Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
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Continue on South Wilson Avenue
2458 ft · 1 min · South Wilson Avenue
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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 Main Street
1412 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
123 m · 18 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · North McKinley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North McKinley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Sand Springs.
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
36.1 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 Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 45.7 miles from Shawnee and 45.7 miles from Sand Springs.
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 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sand Springs.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.59 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sand Springs
City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 20,017 |
| Coordinates | 36.1398100, -96.1088900 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sand Springs (-96.10889, 36.13981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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