Origin
Jenks, OK
Late night in Jenks on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Trip from Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
Mateusz Dach
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Trip Overview
The drive from Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gilcrease Expressway, Okmulgee Expressway, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Gilcrease Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 17.9 miles, with most of the trip on Gilcrease Expressway and Okmulgee Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on Gilcrease Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gilcrease Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gilcrease Expressway and Okmulgee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway
Merge onto US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
6.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sa...
8
8.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344 / Gilcrease Expressway toward OK 344 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 223B
Toward OK 344 West
8
14.4 mi into trip
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~19m in
Turn left toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sapulpa along the way.
Sapulpa
6.9 mi in
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~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gilcrease Expressway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North McKinley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gilcrease Expressway
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 75
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 344
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Gilcrease Expressway
Exit 223B
Toward OK 344 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
359 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
10
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Adams Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on East 2nd Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto OK 97
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Sand Springs, OK
Late night in Sand Springs on Saturday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 17.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gilcrease Expressway, Okmulgee Expressway, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Jenks, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 75 / Okmulgee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jenks, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Sapulpa along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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