How far is Stillwater, OK from Sand Springs, OK?
The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Sand Springs, OK is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Sand Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Sand Springs.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
2074 ft · 1 min · East 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Perkins Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward OK 312 East: Tulsa
1572 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
6.4 mi · 7 min · Cimarron Turnpike Spur
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Sand Springs Expressway
7.6 mi · 8 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
909 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Wekiwa Road
109 m · 16 sec · Wekiwa Road
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Turn left onto North Wilson Avenue
811 ft · 26 sec · North Wilson Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street North
1901 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street North
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Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
154 m · 19 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 Stillwater 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.
Cimarron Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
31.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Sand Springs?
The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Stillwater and 31.4 miles from Sand Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hallett
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 Hallett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Sand Springs. Straight-line distance: 53.02 mi (85.32 km).
#1 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
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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