Origin
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, 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
1h 55m
Distance
104.1 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Sand Springs, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 104.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.27 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.
Midpoint
52 miles from Midwest City, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 104.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 104.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Felix Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Felix Place | — | — |
| Southeast 15th Street | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins | — | — |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Felix Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
33 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
5
Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Tinker Diagonal
6
Continue on I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
525 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
7
Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
9
Merge slight left onto Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
11
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
81 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
13
Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
15
Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
16
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
17
Continue on South Wilson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
18
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Alexander Boulevard
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Broadway Street
21
Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 57m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Midwest City, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midwest City, OK
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Midwest City, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52 mi from Midwest City, OK · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sand Springs, OK
The final approach into Sand Springs, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.27 one way
$32.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.03 | $40.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.98 | $45.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Sand Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Meeker, OK
52 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 55m 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 Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 104.1 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, Tinker Diagonal. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.27 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.
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Midwest City, OK to Sand Springs, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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