Origin
Tulsa, OK
Late night in Tulsa on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, 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
11m
Distance
7.7 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Trip Overview
The drive from Tulsa, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 7.7 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sand Springs Expressway, East 2nd Street South, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Sand Springs Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 11m highway drive covering 7.7 miles, with most of the trip on Sand Springs Expressway and East 2nd Street South. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.7 miles on Sand Springs Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sand Springs Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Sand Springs Expressway and East 2nd Street South. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 1st Street South.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 1st Street South
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: San...
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Adams Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Adams Road
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
OK 97 / North McKinley Avenue
Turn right onto OK 97 / North McKinley Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| East 2nd Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North McKinley Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sand Springs Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Sand Springs, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
372 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
2
Turn left onto West 1st Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street South
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 244 East, US 64 West, OK 51 West
4
Merge onto I 244; US 64; OK 51
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
5
Take the exit onto US 64; OK 51
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Exit 5B
Toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West: Sand Springs
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Adams Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on East 2nd Street South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto OK 97
504 ft
·
19 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
OK 97
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Sand Springs, OK
Late night in Sand Springs on Friday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
11m 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 Tulsa, OK to Sand Springs, OK covers 7.7 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sand Springs Expressway, East 2nd Street South, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Tulsa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.20 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 7.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.1 miles (West 1st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 64; OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (US 64; US 412; OK 51 / Sand Springs Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tulsa, OK to Sand Springs, 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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