Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Night in Sand Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Bixby, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Bixby, OK
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Sand Springs and Bixby, Oklahoma, is a straightforward 27.9-mile journey that typically takes about 37 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region and is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the total distance, making it an economical commute or quick excursion. The trip utilizes a mix of West 151st Street South, the Gilcrease Expressway, and the Okmulgee Expressway to navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the lack of mandatory stops allows for a flexible, direct drive that fits easily into a morning or afternoon schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 151st Street South | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Gilcrease Expressway | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Skelly Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Armstrong Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 151st Street South
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Bixby, OK.
1
Start on OK 97
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
North McKinley Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
380 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Broadway Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 64 East, US 412 East
5
Merge onto US 64; US 412; OK 51
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto OK 344
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Gilcrease Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Skelly Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 75
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 South: Glenpool, Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 75
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto OK 67
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 East: Bixby
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Armstrong Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Broadway Street
Turn left onto East Broadway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Lincoln Avenue
Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward OK 344: Gilcrease Expressway, 49th West...
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Avenue, Elwood Avenue
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 224
Toward US 75: Okmulgee, Bartlesville, Union Ave...
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bixby, OK
Night in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 27.9-mile route features a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging by shifting between local roads and expressways. You will spend roughly 47% of your time on highways, providing a balance between slower-paced local stretches and faster transit periods. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on West 151st Street South, covering 7.3 miles of the total distance. As you transition from the local streets onto the Gilcrease and Okmulgee Expressways, the flow of the drive changes, offering a practical blend of surface-level navigation and high-speed road infrastructure. It is a functional drive that moves you across the region without the monotony often found on long-distance interstate stretches.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on West 151st Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 27.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
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 Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
798 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
381 ft
Total Descent
451 ft
Highest Point
798 ft
~11.9 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Bartlesville and Okmulgee.
Bartlesville
9.9 mi in
|
~12m
Okmulgee
10.8 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 75
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on West 151st Street South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bixby, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Lincoln Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bixby, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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