Origin
Sand Springs, OK
Morning in Sand Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sand Springs, OK to Owasso, OK
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sand Springs, OK
Thilina Alagiyawanna
Owasso, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across the Great Plains, the 22.6-mile trip from Sand Springs to Owasso is an ideal choice. You can expect to reach your destination in about 29 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $3, this drive is exceptionally economical for commuters or travelers moving between these Oklahoma hubs. Because the entire journey takes place within the state, you won't need to worry about changing regions or crossing time zones. It is a no-fuss route that prioritizes efficiency over exploration, so plan on a direct trip without the need for overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 76th Street North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Lincoln Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sand Springs, OK and Owasso, 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
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 244; US 412
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 169
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sergeant Jeffrey Lee Drake Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 169
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East 76th Street North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 76th Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — 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.
8
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13C
Toward US 169 North: Owasso, Nowata
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
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.
Toward 66th Street North, 76th Street North
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Owasso, OK
Morning in Owasso on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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?
Expect a high-speed, highway-focused experience as you navigate this 22.6-mile stretch. With 88% of your journey spent on highways, you will primarily use the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway, the Sand Springs Expressway, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway. The road feels consistent and fast, dominated by an infrastructure designed for steady movement rather than winding backroads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment during the 7.9-mile stretch on the Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. Behind the wheel, the transition between these expressways is seamless, keeping you on a high-speed trajectory for nearly the entire duration of the drive.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway and Sand Springs Expressway. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Sand Springs, OK to Owasso, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Nowata along the way.
Nowata
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Sand Springs, OK
Full guide →Sand Springs is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway. 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 Owasso, 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 14.8 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 Owasso, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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