Origin
Shawnee, OK
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
91.4 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, OK
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Sand Springs, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Kickapoo Street, West Interstate Parkway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.29 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
45.7 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 91.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 91.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kickapoo 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 Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Kickapoo Street | — | — |
| West Interstate Parkway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 377 | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | — | — |
| South 8th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Kickapoo Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North Kickapoo Street
3
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Interstate Parkway
4
Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
7
Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
9
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 8th Avenue
11
Take the exit left
315 ft
·
8 sec
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
13
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
509 ft
·
14 sec
·
I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36 mi
·
35 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
15
Take the exit right toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
17
Turn straight onto Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Marques Haynes Highway
18
Continue on Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on South Wilson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wilson Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Alexander Boulevard
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
404 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Broadway Street
23
Turn left onto North McKinley Avenue
59 ft
·
2 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
24
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 45.7 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 53m 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 20 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shawnee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 91.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Shawnee, 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 45.7 mi from Shawnee, OK · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sand Springs, OK
The final approach into Sand Springs, 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
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 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 | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.00 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
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.
Destination
Sand Springs, OK
Morning in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kickapoo Street, West Interstate Parkway, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 miles from Shawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.29 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 Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, 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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