Origin
Bixby, OK
Afternoon in Bixby on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bixby, OK to Ardmore, OK
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
180.4 mi
290 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bixby, OK
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Ardmore, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head south from Bixby to Ardmore, you are looking at a 180.4-mile trek through the heart of the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 3 hours and 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Budget roughly $27 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since you remain within the same state and region, the transition is smooth and straightforward. It is a practical drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.2 miles from Bixby, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between thoroughfares. You will navigate a combination of routes, including the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. About 33% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and local road navigation. Prepare for a longest uninterrupted stretch of 59 miles along the Veterans Memorial Highway, which allows you to settle into a rhythm before shifting gears. The road's personality changes as you move through these different highway designations, requiring you to stay alert to shifting traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 0.2 miles in near West 151st Street South.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 180.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 151st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 151st Street South
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
8
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
7
121.3 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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OK 1
Take the exit onto OK 1 toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
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 OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
7
178.7 mi into trip
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~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward Ardmore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Towns Along This Route
Between Bixby, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
Drumright
51.1 mi in
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~1h 1m
Roff
121.3 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via OK 1
Sulphur
121.3 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via OK 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 59 mi | 1h 7m |
| Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike | 31.1 mi | 30m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.7 mi | 19m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 17.3 mi | 19m |
| Latta Road | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| West 151st Street South | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| OK 7 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| North A Street | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 59 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby, OK and Ardmore, OK.
1
Start on North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Armstrong Street
2
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 75 Alternate
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Taft Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 33
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 33
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
31 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 179
Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 99; US 377
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit onto OK 1
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 1
Toward OK 1 West: Latta, Roff, Sulphur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 1
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Latta Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 1
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
OK 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto OK 301
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
Use the none lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 301
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Chickasaw Turnpike
26
Turn right onto OK 7
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 7
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto US 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South D Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Continue on US 77
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 77
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the right lane.
31
Merge onto I 35
20 mi
·
19 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 31A
Toward Ardmore
Use the sharp right lane.
33
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right
51 ft
·
2 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 33 minute trip, aim to depart early in the morning to beat congestion. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the 180.4-mile distance and keep your energy levels consistent. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $27 estimate in mind as you plan your refueling points. Because the route is relatively short, you have the advantage of a flexible schedule, so don't feel pressured to rush. My best advice for this specific route is to monitor the transitions between the turnpike and the memorial highways, as these changes often dictate the flow of your journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.2 miles from Bixby, OK, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 miles.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.2 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bixby, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Bixby, OK
This is one driving day of about 180.4 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bixby, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 59 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.2 mi from Bixby, OK · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Ardmore, OK
The final approach into Ardmore, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ardmore, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.40 one way
$54.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.21 | $60.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.08 | $80.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.76
Turner Turnpike
(31.1 mi)
$1.55
Chickasaw Turnpike
(17.3 mi)
$1.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Ardmore, OK
Afternoon in Ardmore on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 33m 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 Bixby, OK to Ardmore, OK covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.2 miles from Bixby, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 180.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 151st Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bixby, OK and Ardmore, OK, road signs point toward Drumright, Roff and Sulphur.
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