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Trip from Bixby, OK to Miami, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

98.1 mi

158 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bixby, OK, OK

Bixby, OK

cottonbro CG studio

city in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States

Miami, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bixby, OK to Miami, OK covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Will Rogers Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, South Memorial Drive East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.3 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.34 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.

Midpoint

49 miles from Bixby, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 98.1 miles, with most of the trip on Will Rogers Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.3 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 72.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Creek Turnpike. 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 US 64 / South Memorial Drive East.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 64 / South Memorial Drive East): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64 / South Memorial Drive East

At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / South Memorial Drive East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward OK 364 East: Joplin

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward OK 364 East: Joplin
8
7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PIKEPASS Only

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PIKEPASS Only
7
95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward OK 10: Miami

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 313 Toward OK 10: Miami
7
96.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Cash Only

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bixby, OK and Miami, OK, road signs point toward Pikepass Only and Joplin.

Pikepass Only

7 mi in | ~13m

Joplin

23.3 mi in | ~30m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike 72.3 mi 1h 12m
Creek Turnpike 16.1 mi 16m
South Memorial Drive East 2.2 mi 3m
East Steve Owens Boulevard 1.4 mi 4m
East 131st Street South 1 mi 2m
South Mingo Road East 1 mi 1m
West Tucson Street 1 mi 1m
East 121st Street South 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Will Rogers Turnpike — 72.3 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bixby, OK and Miami, OK.

1

Start on North Armstrong Street

121 ft · 10 sec · North Armstrong Street
2

Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · West Dawes Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 64

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto East 131st Street South

1.0 mi · 2 min · East 131st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto South Mingo Road East

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Mingo Road East
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto East 121st Street South

1.0 mi · 1 min · East 121st Street South
7

Continue on West Tucson Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Tucson Street
8

Turn left onto South Olive Avenue East

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Olive Avenue East
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Take the ramp

347 ft · 8 sec
Toward OK 364 East: Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto OK 364

16 mi · 16 min · Creek Turnpike
Toward OK 364 East: Joplin Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on OK 364

72 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
Toward Joplin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 313 Toward OK 10: Miami Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Cash Only Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto OK 10

1.4 mi · 4 min · East Steve Owens Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49 miles from Bixby, OK, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.3 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 22 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49 miles or 56m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Bixby, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bixby, OK

This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bixby, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Turnpike for about 72.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49 mi from Bixby, OK · 56m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catoosa, OK

49 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

Catoosa, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pryor, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49 miles from Bixby, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Will Rogers Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.3 miles.

Arriving in Miami, OK

The final approach into Miami, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.34 one way

$30.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.84 $33.68
premium $4.89 $18.88 $37.76
diesel $5.61 $21.66 $43.32

Estimated Tolls: $4.73

Will Rogers Turnpike (72.3 mi) $3.61
Creek Turnpike (16.1 mi) $1.12

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

$15

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.4 0 $10.30 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.58 $3.92
EV Truck/SUV 39.2 0 $13.73 $6.28

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bixby, OK

Late night in Bixby on Friday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miami, OK

Late night in Miami on Friday

Local time

3:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

16 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

1h 49m 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 Miami, OK covers 98.1 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Creek Turnpike, South Memorial Drive East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49 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 $15.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 64 / South Memorial Drive East): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Bixby, OK and Miami, OK, road signs point toward Pikepass Only and Joplin.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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