Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Afternoon in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Glenpool, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Glenpool, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Glenpool, OK covers 19.8 miles and takes about 26m 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, Okmulgee Beeline for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on Gilcrease Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 26m highway drive covering 19.8 miles, with most of the trip on Gilcrease Expressway and Okmulgee Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.5 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 17 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 5.5 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 Broadway 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 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Broadway Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
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 OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West...
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Ave...
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Glenpool, OK, road signs point toward Bartlesville and Okmulgee.
Bartlesville
9.9 mi in
|
~12m
Okmulgee
10.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 75
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gilcrease Expressway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Barber Street West | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 141st Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gilcrease Expressway
— 5.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Glenpool, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
380 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East
5
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto OK 344
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilcrease Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 75
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
14
Turn left onto West 141st Street South
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West 141st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Barber Street West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Barber Street West
16
Continue on South Barber Street West
45 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Barber Street West
17
Arrive at destination
South Barber Street West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Glenpool, OK
Afternoon in Glenpool on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 Sand Springs, OK to Glenpool, OK covers 19.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gilcrease Expressway, Okmulgee Expressway, Okmulgee Beeline. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Sand Springs, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 13 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Glenpool, OK, road signs point toward Bartlesville and Okmulgee.
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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