Duncan, OK to Bixby, OK is 191.5 miles and takes about 3h 35m via I 44 and US 81, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily sticks to highways, making it a straightforward drive across Oklahoma's Great Plains. Expect a journey with a high percentage of highway time, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. With a recommended one-day travel time, this route is ideal if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Oklahoma cities without too many detours.
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
95.8 miles from Duncan, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 191.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the route utilizing major roads like I 44 and the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch on I 44, covering 82.4 miles, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US 81 offers a slight variation. Overall, anticipate a smooth, high-speed journey across the landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 81.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 191.5 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 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.2 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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80.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m in|I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: Tulsa
7
92.2 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
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174.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
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183.8 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
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 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Duncan, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
174.6 mi in|~3h 11m|via OK 364
Joplin
174.6 mi in|~3h 11m|via OK 364
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
82.4 mi
1h 22m
US 81
36.9 mi
48m
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.5 mi
24m
Will Rogers Expressway
23.6 mi
28m
West 151st Street South
7.3 mi
10m
Creek Turnpike
4.8 mi
5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.2 mi
4m
Okmulgee Beeline
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncan, OK and Bixby, OK.
1
Start on North 9th Street
154 ft·10 sec·North 9th Street
2
Turn right onto OK 7A
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 81
1.6 mi·2 min·US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi·10 sec·US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 81
0.6 mi·55 sec·US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 81
21 mi·28 min·US 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 81
13 mi·16 min·US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 44 East: Oklahoma CityUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
26 mi·24 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 44; US 62
16 mi·18 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
7.7 mi·9 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Toward I 44 East, OK 66 East: TulsaUse the right lane.
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
Take the exit onto I 44
82 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 44
Exit 138AToward I 44 East: TulsaUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit onto OK 364
4.8 mi·5 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 75
3.9 mi·5 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, BixbyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto OK 67
7.3 mi·10 min·West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 East: BixbyUse the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·North Armstrong Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 35m estimated drive time, leaving Duncan, OK in the morning allows ample time to reach Bixby, OK before evening. The route is primarily highway, so plan for one fuel stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway point, though your estimated fuel cost of $30 suggests it might not be necessary. Keep an eye on road conditions for I 44, as it's a major artery. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready, but an early start maximizes your options for the day.
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 95.8 miles from Duncan, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.4 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 42 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 52m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bixby, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Duncan, 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 Duncan, OK
This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Duncan, 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 I 44 for about 82.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.8 mi from Duncan, OK
· 1h 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.94 one way
$59.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.87
$65.74
premium
$4.89
$36.85
$73.70
diesel
$5.61
$42.28
$84.56
Estimated Tolls: $2.18
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(26.5 mi)$1.85
Creek Turnpike
(4.8 mi)$0.33
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
$30
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Chandler, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
Edmond, Oklahoma
EVgo
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Bristow, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Bristow, OK
Electrify America
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 2
EVgo: 1
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.4
0
$20.11
$9.19
Efficient EV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
EV Truck/SUV
76.6
0
$26.81
$12.26
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Duncan, OK
Late night
in Duncan on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bixby, OK
Late night
in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m 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 Duncan, OK to Bixby, OK covers 191.5 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 81, Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Duncan, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.94 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 13 significant decision points across 191.5 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 0.6 miles (US 81): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles (I 44 / Will Rogers Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.2 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Duncan, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
