Origin
Owasso, OK
Late night in Owasso on Saturday
Local time
1:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Owasso, 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
29m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owasso, OK
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Sand Springs, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Owasso, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 22.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 29m highway drive covering 22.2 miles, with most of the trip on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway and Sand Springs Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 7.7 miles on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway and Sand Springs Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near East 76th Street North.
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 9 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East 76th Street North
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa In...
9
15.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 / Sand Springs Expressway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~27m 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.
On the drive from Owasso, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport along the way.
Tulsa International Airport
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 2nd Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 76th Street North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North McKinley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
— 7.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasso, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 169
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 244 West, US 412 West: Tulsa, Tulsa International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Adams Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on East 2nd Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto OK 97
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
1:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
12% chance
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
11 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
29m 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 Owasso, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 22.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway, Pearl Harbor Memorial 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 11.1 miles from Owasso, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 9 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (East 76th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Owasso, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa International Airport 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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