Origin
Muskogee, OK
Morning in Muskogee on Friday
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8:43 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Sand Springs, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muskogee, OK
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Sand Springs, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Muskogee, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Muskogee Turnpike, Broken Arrow Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 56.7 miles, with most of the trip on Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on Muskogee Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Muskogee Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Muskogee Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Tulsa
8
49.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand...
8
50 mi into trip
|
~58m in
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US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Adams Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Adams Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Muskogee, OK and Sand Springs, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
Tulsa
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Joplin
49.1 mi in
|
~57m
|
via US 64; OK 51
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Turnpike | 25.3 mi | 23m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| North 32nd Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Okmulgee Avenue | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Muskogee Turnpike
— 25.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskogee, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Okmulgee Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto US 62; US 69; OK 16
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Tulsa
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto OK 351
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Muskogee Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 51
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Disabled American Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on OK 51
380 ft
·
5 sec
·
Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on OK 51
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Inner Dispersal Loop
Toward OK 51 West, US 64 West, I 244 East: Sand Springs, Joplin
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
11
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Adams Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on East 2nd Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto OK 97
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.4 mi from Muskogee, OK · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Muskogee, 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
$8.86 one way
$17.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Muskogee Turnpike
(25.3 mi)
$1.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
8:43 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
16 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
1h 8m 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 Muskogee, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 56.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Muskogee Turnpike, Broken Arrow Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.4 miles from Muskogee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.86 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 62; US 69; OK 16 / North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles (US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Muskogee, OK and Sand Springs, OK, road signs point toward Tulsa and Joplin.
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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