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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.3 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.3 mi
Kilometers
23.01 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Tulsa
Thu, Apr 16, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tulsa
2026-04-16T16:43
Arrive Sapulpa
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tulsa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sand Springs
OK

City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States

From Tulsa
7.1 mi
00h 09m
To Sapulpa
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Boulder Avenue West

    119 m · 20 sec · South Boulder Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street South

    1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Frisco Avenue

    98 m · 12 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Frisco Avenue

    847 ft · 31 sec · South Frisco Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th Street

    117 m · 15 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 7th Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · West 7th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 244 West, US 75 South

    973 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Skelly Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    6.1 mi · 6 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs

    2119 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 9th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 9th Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.13 mi · 43%
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
2.42 mi · 17%
Martin Luther King
2.42 mi · 17%
North 9th Street
1.07 mi · 7%
Skelly Bypass
0.74 mi · 5%
OK 97
0.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sand Springs
00h 09m from Tulsa
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sand Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

OTC/City Hall Parking Garage

Tulsa , OK
223 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Tulsa City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Tulsa City Hall

Tulsa , OK
175 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103
Rating 4.0/5 51 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sand Springs.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

11 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tulsa and Sapulpa. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.42 km).

Tulsa

#1 Tulsa

The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Population403,166
Coordinates36.1539800, -95.9927700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Sapulpa

#2 Sapulpa

City in Oklahoma

Population21,414
Coordinates35.9987000, -96.1141700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Tulsa (-95.99277, 36.15398)
End: Sapulpa (-96.11417, 35.9987)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Tulsa and Sapulpa. The current time is 16:43:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.