The drive from Ardmore, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.2 miles from Ardmore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 174.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 174.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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20.8 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 77: Turner Falls Area
7
21 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Sem...
7
128.2 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
164.6 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ardmore, OK and Sand Springs, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Seminole
58.2 mi in|~1h 9m|via OK 1
Mcalester
58.2 mi in|~1h 9m|via OK 1
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36.1 mi
35m
J. A. Richardson Loop
32 mi
37m
Veterans Memorial Highway
27.2 mi
30m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi
19m
Chickasaw Turnpike
17.3 mi
20m
OK 1
9.9 mi
12m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi
9m
West Main Street
6.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 36.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on this road
51 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Street
58 ft·1 sec·West Broadway Street
3
Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 mi·2 min·West Broadway Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 35: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 35
19 mi·19 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 51Toward US 77: Turner Falls AreaUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
210 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 77
1.6 mi·2 min·US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 77
1.9 mi·2 min·US 77
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right
136 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto OK 7; US 77
6.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 7 Spur
6.6 mi·7 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
11 mi·12 min·Chickasaw Turnpike
14
At end of road, turn left onto OK 1
9.8 mi·12 min·OK 1
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.2 mi·37 sec·OK 1
Toward OK 1 East, OK 3 West: Oklahoma City, Seminole, McAlesterUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto OK 1; OK 3
32 mi·37 min·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
24
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
25
Merge onto I 44
36 mi·35 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 215Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand SpringsUse the right lane.
27
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97
0.7 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn straight onto OK 97
6.8 mi·9 min·Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
30
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi·1 min·South Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi·53 sec·West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft·18 sec·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto OK 97
59 ft·1 sec·North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.2 miles from Ardmore, OK, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.2 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ardmore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ardmore, OK
This is one driving day of about 174.4 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Ardmore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.2 mi from Ardmore, OK
· 1h 43m into the drive
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.27 one way
$54.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.94
$59.87
premium
$4.89
$33.56
$67.12
diesel
$5.61
$38.51
$77.01
Estimated Tolls: $3.01
Turner Turnpike
(36.1 mi)$1.80
Chickasaw Turnpike
(10.7 mi)$0.75
Chickasaw Turnpike
(6.6 mi)$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
Efficient EV
43.6
0
$15.26
$6.98
EV Truck/SUV
69.8
0
$24.42
$11.16
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ardmore, OK
Afternoon
in Ardmore on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sand Springs, OK
Afternoon
in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardmore, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 174.4 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, J. A. Richardson Loop, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.2 miles from Ardmore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 174.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (OK 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ardmore, OK and Sand Springs, OK, road signs point toward Seminole and Mcalester.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
