Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Late night in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
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Broken Arrow, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Broken Arrow, OK covers 22.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broken Arrow Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway, North Elm Place for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Broken Arrow Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.1 miles, with most of the trip on Broken Arrow Expressway and Sand Springs Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on Broken Arrow Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broken Arrow Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Broken Arrow 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 6.4 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
7
6.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 64; OK 51
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 7...
8
7.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / Inner Dispersal Loop toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Bro...
8
8.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51 / Broken Arrow Expressway toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
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 Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville and Rose District.
Okmulgee
6.4 mi in
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~8m
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via US 64; OK 51
Oklahoma City
6.4 mi in
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~8m
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via US 64; OK 51
Bartlesville
7.5 mi in
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~9m
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via US 64; US 75; OK 51
Rose District
20.5 mi in
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~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 11.8 mi | 14m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 6 mi | 6m |
| North Elm Place | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Disabled American Veterans Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West College Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Inner Dispersal Loop | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broken Arrow Expressway
— 11.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Broken Arrow, 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
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 64; OK 51
Toward I 244 West, US 64 East, OK 51 East, US 75 South: Broken Arrow, Okmulgee, Oklahoma City
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
8
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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Inner Dispersal Loop
Exit 4B
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 64; US 75; OK 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 75 North, US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow, Bartlesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64; OK 51
11 mi
·
13 min
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Broken Arrow Expressway
Toward US 64 East, OK 51 East: Broken Arrow
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 51
379 ft
·
5 sec
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Representative David Brumbaugh Memorial Bridge
12
Continue on OK 51
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
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Disabled American Veterans Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Elm Place
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
178 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Rose District
15
Turn straight onto North Elm Place
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Elm Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West College Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West College Street North
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
305 ft
·
10 sec
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North Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
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
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
5:48 AM
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
30m 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 Broken Arrow, OK covers 22.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broken Arrow Expressway, Sand Springs Expressway, North Elm Place. 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 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 $3.46 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 14 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 6.4 miles (US 64; OK 51): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Broken Arrow, OK, road signs point toward Okmulgee, Oklahoma City, Bartlesville and Rose District.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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