Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Afternoon in Sand Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Owasso, OK
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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 35m
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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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Great Plains, the 22.6-mile trip from Sand Springs to Owasso is an ideal choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, this drive is exceptionally economical for commuters or travelers moving between these Oklahoma hubs. Because the entire journey takes place within the state, you won't need to worry about changing regions or crossing time zones. It is a no-fuss route that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, so plan on a direct trip without the need for overnight accommodations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.3 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience as you navigate this 22.6-mile stretch. With 88% of your journey spent on highways, you will primarily use the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, the Sand Springs Expressway, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The road feels consistent and fast, dominated by an infrastructure designed for steady movement rather than winding backroads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment during the 7.9-mile stretch on the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Behind the wheel, the transition between these expressways is seamless, keeping you on a high-speed trajectory for nearly the entire duration of the drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 7.9 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 early in the drive near East Broadway Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 22.6 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 Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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
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~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.
8
14.8 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
7
21.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
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.
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
6
22.2 mi into trip
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~28m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Nowata along the way.
Nowata
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 76th Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Owasso, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft
·
9 sec
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North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
380 ft
·
12 sec
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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
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 169
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 29-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You don't need to schedule formal stops, as the trip is brief enough to complete in one go without rest breaks. Keep your $3 fuel estimate in mind, but remember to check your vehicle's levels before hitting the expressways to ensure a smooth, non-stop ride. Because this route relies heavily on major expressways, try to avoid peak rush hours if you prefer a lighter traffic flow. My best tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the expressway transitions ahead of time, as the quick succession between the three major roads requires you to stay alert and ready for merging.
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 11.3 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.9 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 22.6 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Owasso, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sand Springs, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway for about 7.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Sand Springs, OK · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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
Arriving in Owasso, OK
The final approach into Owasso, 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 Owasso, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.87 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
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
Owasso, OK
Afternoon in Owasso on Sunday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Owasso, OK covers 22.6 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 11.3 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 $3.43 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 10 significant decision points across 22.6 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 Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Nowata along the way.
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