The drive from Moore, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, Marques Haynes Highway, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.6 miles on I 44.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.23 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
55.1 miles from Moore, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 110.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and Marques Haynes Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.6 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Marques Haynes Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in near I 35; US 62.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.2 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 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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8.8 mi into trip|~12m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
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10 mi into trip|~13m in|I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
19.8 mi into trip|~25m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
8
100.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
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101 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|OK 97 / North 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Moore, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
8.8 mi in|~12m|via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
80.6 mi
1h 20m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi
9m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
2m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Crosstown Expressway
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 80.6 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moore, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·Northwest 5th Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Service Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Service Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 77 North
5
Merge onto I 35; US 77
2.1 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.4 mi·2 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: WichitaUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 EastUse the straight lane.
12
Take the exit onto I 44
81 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 215Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand SpringsUse the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97
0.7 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto OK 97
6.8 mi·9 min·Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
17
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi·1 min·South Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi·53 sec·West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft·18 sec·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto OK 97
59 ft·1 sec·North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
OK 97
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 55.1 miles from Moore, OK, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.6 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 24 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 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 35m
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 Moore, 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 Moore, OK
This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Moore, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 80.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Moore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.6 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sand Springs, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
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Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.57
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.64
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.43
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 17, 2026
Origin
Moore, OK
Evening
in Moore on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 20 to 24 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sand Springs, OK
Evening
in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
5:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Meeker, OK
55 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
22 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
2h 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moore, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, Marques Haynes Highway, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Moore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.23 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 110.2 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 8.8 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Moore, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
