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Trip from Bixby, OK to Midwest City, OK

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

109.7 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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Downtown Bixby, OK, OK

Bixby, OK

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Downtown Midwest City, OK, OK

Midwest City, OK

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 109.7-mile drive from Bixby, OK, to Midwest City, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it an economical option. Traveling entirely within the Great Plains region, you'll experience a consistent landscape throughout. This drive is ideal for those seeking an efficient and direct connection between these two Oklahoma cities.

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

54.9 miles from Bixby, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 109.7-mile journey, with 70% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a consistent pace. The route begins on West 151st Street South before transitioning to the turnpike and eventually North A Street. While predominantly highway, be prepared for the shift in road types as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 75.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and West 151st Street South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 109.7 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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
7
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 44

Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
100 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
104.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City

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 Bixby, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

Lawton

95.4 mi in | ~1h 46m | via I 44

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike 75.4 mi 1h 15m
West 151st Street South 8.2 mi 11m
North A Street 4.6 mi 7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway 4.5 mi 5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway 2.9 mi 3m
US Historic 66 2.9 mi 3m
Southeast 15th Street 2 mi 3m
Tinker Diagonal 2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 75.4 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bixby, OK and Midwest City, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto I 44

0.5 mi · 58 sec · I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12

Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66

4.2 mi · 4 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35

0.4 mi · 26 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: Dallas Use the slight left lane.
14

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 35

1.5 mi · 1 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
18

Merge onto I 40; US 270

2.0 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Exit 155B Toward Del City, Midwest City Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn right onto Felix Place

115 ft · 7 sec · Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Turn right

34 ft · 4 sec
24

Turn right

34 ft · 2 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour duration, you have the flexibility to depart Bixby, OK, at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, though with only 109.7 miles, significant delays are unlikely. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but you'll want to factor in any personal needs. A specific tip for this route: keep your transponder ready for the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike to ensure a smooth passage through the tolls. Your estimated fuel cost of $17 is a good baseline for planning.

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 54.9 miles from Bixby, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, 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 109.7 miles and 2h 6m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 75.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.9 mi from Bixby, OK · 1h 5m into the drive

city in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

55 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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.9 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 Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.4 miles.

Arriving in Midwest City, OK

The final approach into Midwest City, 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 Midwest City, OK.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $18 near mile 105.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.15 one way

$34.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.83 $37.66
premium $4.89 $21.11 $42.22
diesel $5.61 $24.22 $48.44

Estimated Tolls: $3.77

Turner Turnpike (75.4 mi) $3.77

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

$17

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.52 $5.27
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.60 $4.39
EV Truck/SUV 43.9 0 $15.36 $7.02

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bixby, OK

Late night in Bixby on Wednesday

Local time

3:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midwest City, OK

Late night in Midwest City on Wednesday

Local time

3:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Midwest City, OK covers 109.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, West 151st Street South, North A Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 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 $17.15 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 109.7 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 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bixby, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.

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