How long is the commute from Sand Springs, OK?
Workers who live in Sand Springs, OK take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Sand Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±3.0 points) | 76.0% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 11.5% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Sand Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Tulsa County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sand Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tulsa County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tulsa County, Sand Springs ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sand Springs
| Vehicles available | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±1.0 points) | 6.3% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±2.5 points) | 35.5% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±3.1 points) | 38.4% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±2.7 points) | 19.8% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Sand Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Tulsa County (6.3%).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sand Springs
| Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 11.5% (±0.4 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.1 points) | 96.0% (±0.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sand Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tulsa County (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sand Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Springs | — | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Oakhurst | 5.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sapulpa | 9.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prue | 11 mi | 34.2 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Mannford | 11 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Turley | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Kellyville | 12 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Westport | 12 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Tulsa | 13 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tulsa, OK (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prue, OK (34.2 minutes), Mannford, OK (30.4 minutes), Turley, OK (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tulsa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bixby | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Collinsville | 24.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | 21.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 8 | Owasso | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Oakhurst | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Jenks | 20.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Sand Springs | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Tulsa | 18.9 minutes (±0.3) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Tulsa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sand Springs
How long is the average commute in Sand Springs?
Workers who live in Sand Springs, OK take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sand Springs without a car?
4.0% of households in Sand Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sand Springs?
7.0% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Sand Springs worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Springs city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Springs city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Springs city, Oklahoma
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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