The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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, Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.21 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
45.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 90.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Sand Springs, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 36 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
45.6 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
8
86 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker
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 186
Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker
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 Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Drumright and Meeker.
Drumright
45.6 mi in|~50m
Meeker
86 mi in|~1h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi
35m
Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi
21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
13.2 mi
13m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.9 mi
9m
North Harrison Street
3.8 mi
8m
South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi
3m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
North 8th Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 36 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Shawnee, 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
36 mi·35 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, DrumrightUse the right lane.
14
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi·1 min·North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 99; US 377
5.6 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 186Toward OK 18: Shawnee, MeekerUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto OK 18
3.8 mi·8 min·North Harrison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto East 10th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East 10th Street
24
Turn left onto US 270 Business
0.2 mi·33 sec·North Beard Street
25
Turn right onto West Main Street
139 ft·3 sec·West Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
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 45.5 miles from Sand Springs, OK, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sand Springs, OK
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Sand Springs, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Sand Springs, OK
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.60
$31.21
premium
$4.89
$17.49
$34.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.07
$40.14
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
Turner Turnpike
(36 mi)$1.80
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
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.54
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.73
$5.82
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Morning
in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
16 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 46m 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 Shawnee, OK covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 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 $14.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.9 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Sand Springs, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Drumright and Meeker.
