Trip from Bixby, OK to Ada, OK

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

125.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bixby, OK to Ada, OK covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 151st Street South, US 75 North, Okmulgee Beeline for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.73 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 Bixby, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 125.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 151st Street South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 151st Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 75 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Okmulgee Beeline	Unavailable	Refreshing
OK 364	Unavailable	Refreshing
Creek Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 377	Unavailable	Refreshing
North 8th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 151st Street South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Armstrong Street

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Turn left onto West 151st Street South

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Take the ramp right toward US 75 North: Tulsa

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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

5

Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll West: Creek Turnpike

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Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

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Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike

8

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

10

Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Avenue

12

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

13

Continue on North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

14

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

15

Continue on North Milt Phillips Avenue

16

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

17

Take the exit straight toward Veterans Memorial Highway

18

Take the exit slight right toward Ada, McAlester, Tishomingo

19

Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue

20

Turn left onto East Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 62.8 miles from Bixby, OK, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bixby, OK

This is one driving day of about 125.6 miles and 2h 25m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

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

Denison, TX

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Ada, 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 Ada, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.8 mi from Bixby, OK

Anna, 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 62.8 miles from Bixby, 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 & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$18.73	$37.45
midgrade	$4.26	$21.06	$42.12
premium	$4.63	$22.87	$45.74
diesel	$5.42	$26.78	$53.55

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bixby, OK to Ada, OK covers 125.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 151st Street South, US 75 North, Okmulgee Beeline. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.8 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 $18.73 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.

More trips from Bixby, OK

Bixby, OK to McAlester, OK

83.3 mi 1h 40m

Bixby, OK to Muskogee, OK

39 mi 47m

Bixby, OK to Tulsa, OK

22.5 mi 28m

Next Route Ideas

Reverse Route

Ada, OK to Bixby, OK

Useful if you are planning the return drive and want the same trip in reverse.

125.5 mi 2h 9m