The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Moore, OK covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Marques Haynes Highway, I 35 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.26 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
55.2 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 110.4 miles, with most of the trip on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Marques Haynes Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and Marques Haynes Highway. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 110.4 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: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
9.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
101.1 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dal...
8
108.3 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th Street
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 118
Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5t...
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 Sand Springs, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
89.9 mi in|~1h 34m|via I 44
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
80.3 mi
1h 19m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi
9m
I 35
5.5 mi
6m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi
3m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Moore, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft·6 sec·North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft·18 sec·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi·43 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi·53 sec·West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi·1 min·South Wilson Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
6.9 mi·9 min·Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto OK 97
296 ft·4 sec·North Park Street
9
Continue on OK 97
0.7 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
80 mi·1 hr 19 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35; US 62
5.5 mi·6 min·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: DallasUse the left lane.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
1.7 mi·2 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 118Toward North 12th Street, Main Street, North 5th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto North Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.26 one way
$34.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.95
$37.90
premium
$4.89
$21.25
$42.49
diesel
$5.61
$24.37
$48.75
Estimated Tolls: $4.02
Turner Turnpike
(80.3 mi)$4.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.66
$4.42
EV Truck/SUV
44.2
0
$15.46
$7.07
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 15, 2026
Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Morning
in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Moore, OK
Morning
in Moore on Friday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°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
13 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
2h 1m 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 Moore, OK covers 110.4 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Marques Haynes Highway, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 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 $17.26 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 14 significant decision points across 110.4 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: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Moore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
