How far is Tulsa, OK from Sapulpa, OK?
The driving distance from Tulsa, OK to Sapulpa, OK is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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 19m.
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 Tulsa and Sapulpa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa and Sapulpa.
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Start on South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue
98 m · 12 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Continue on South Frisco Avenue
847 ft · 31 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street
117 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.1 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
2119 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 9th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tulsa and Sapulpa.
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
Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.13 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 Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tulsa to Sapulpa?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 7.1 miles from Tulsa and 7.1 miles from Sapulpa.
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 1.6 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tulsa and Mostly Sunny near Sapulpa.
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 Tulsa and Sapulpa. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Sapulpa
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 21,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.9987000, -96.1141700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sapulpa (-96.11417, 35.9987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
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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