Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Morning in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
119.4 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Norman, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Norman, OK covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 $18.67 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
59.7 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m 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 55m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Norman, OK is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Norman, 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 Norman, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 35 South, US 62 West, US 77 South: Dallas
20
Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight left toward US 77 South
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77 South
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Flood Avenue
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
24
Exit the roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
25
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
26
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
27
Turn right onto East Gray Street
463 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
28
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
404 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
29
Turn left onto East Main Street
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
30
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 59.7 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 57m 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 26 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, 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 119.4 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 59.7 mi from Sand Springs, OK · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Sand Springs, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norman, OK
The final approach into Norman, 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
$18.67 one way
$37.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.50 | $40.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.98 | $45.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Norman, OK
Morning in Norman on Friday
Local time
6:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
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
1h 55m 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 Norman, OK covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 59.7 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 $18.67 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 Norman, OK is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Norman, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sand Springs, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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