Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Night in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
104.3 mi
168 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Trip Overview
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 104.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway Street, North Main Street, West Alexander Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.31 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
52.1 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 104.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 104.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Alexander Boulevard | — | — |
| South Wilson Avenue | — | — |
| Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Marques Haynes Highway | — | — |
| North Park Street | — | — |
| North 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on North McKinley Avenue
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
404 ft
·
19 sec
·
East Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Alexander Boulevard
5
Turn left onto South Wilson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
6
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
8
Turn straight onto North Park Street
295 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Park Street
9
Continue on North 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
10
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West: Oklahoma City
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 44 West: Oklahoma City
12
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
80 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
14
Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
20
Merge slight right onto Tinker Diagonal
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
21
Take the exit slight right toward Del City, Midwest City
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Del City, Midwest City
22
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
23
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
24
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
Felix Place
25
Turn right
33 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn right
33 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 52.1 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 49m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sand Springs, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sand Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 104.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Sand Springs, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Sand Springs, OK · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Sand Springs, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
The final approach into Midwest City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.31 one way
$32.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.03 | $46.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.01 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.13 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.60 | $6.68 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Night in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
9:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Meeker, OK
52 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 39m 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 Midwest City, OK covers 104.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Broadway Street, North Main Street, West Alexander Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 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 $16.31 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.
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sand Springs, OK to Midwest City, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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