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 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 36.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
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 55m into the drive
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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 (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 91.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m, 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 24 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 36.1 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 around 18.5 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.5 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
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 200
Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
7
45.2 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
81.6 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 215
Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand Springs
7
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|OK 97 / North 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
91.3 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|East Broadway Street
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Seminole along the way.
Seminole
18.5 mi in|~24m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
36.1 mi
35m
Veterans Memorial Highway
18.8 mi
21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14.2 mi
14m
Marques Haynes Highway
6.8 mi
9m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi
8m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
North 9th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 36.1 mi, about 35m
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
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
451 ft·14 sec·West Interstate Parkway
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
Merge onto I 40
14 mi·14 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 200Toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, SeminoleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto OK 99; US 377
5.7 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
36 mi·35 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 215Toward OK 97: Sapulpa, Sand SpringsUse the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto OK 97
0.7 mi·1 min·North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto OK 97
6.8 mi·9 min·Marques Haynes Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.4 mi·39 sec·Oklahoma Highway Patrol Lieutenant Pat Grimes Memorial Bridge
19
Continue on OK 51; OK 97
0.5 mi·1 min·South Wilson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto West Alexander Boulevard
0.3 mi·53 sec·West Alexander Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
402 ft·18 sec·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto OK 97
59 ft·1 sec·North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
OK 97
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 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 55m 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 Sand Springs, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Shawnee, OK
· 55m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 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
Estimated Tolls: $1.80
Turner Turnpike
(36.1 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: 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Shawnee, OK
Morning
in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
6:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sand Springs, OK
Morning
in Sand Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:08 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 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 45.7 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 18.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Shawnee, OK to Sand Springs, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Seminole along the way.
