Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
125.5 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Ada, OK to Bixby, OK covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Broadway Avenue, J, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.71 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 125.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Milt Phillips Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jim Thorpe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Bixby, OK.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
Take the ramp straight
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on South Milt Phillips Avenue
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on South 8th Avenue
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Okmulgee
Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline
Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bixby, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ada, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 9m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Ada, OK
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Ada, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.79 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| midgrade | $4.26 | $21.04 | $42.09 |
| premium | $4.63 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Ada on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Reverse Route
Bixby, OK to Ada, OKUseful if you are planning the return drive and want the same trip in reverse.
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