Trip from Midwest City, OK to Bixby, OK

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Drive Time

2h 5m

Distance

113.1 mi

182 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Midwest City, OK

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Bixby, OK

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Trip Overview

This 113.1-mile drive from Midwest City, OK to Bixby, OK is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 77% of it on interstates and turnpikes, making it a straightforward journey through the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this highway-focused drive offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma cities. You'll find this to be a quick and uncomplicated trip, perfect for those looking for a direct connection without extensive detours.

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

56.6 miles from Midwest City, OK

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

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 113.1-mile journey. The majority of your travel, 77%, will be on major roadways like I 44 and the Creek Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 82.4 miles on I 44, indicating a good portion of the drive will be at higher speeds with fewer interruptions. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto local roads like West 151st Street South as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in pace before arrival.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 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 West 151st Street South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 113.1 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.1 miles (OK 364 / Creek Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

3.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

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

Exit 153 Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

13.8 mi into trip | ~19m 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

96.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m 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

100.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

105.3 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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 Midwest City, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.

Broken Arrow

96.1 mi in | ~1h 41m | via OK 364

Joplin

96.1 mi in | ~1h 41m | via OK 364

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 44	82.4 mi	1h 22m
West 151st Street South	7.3 mi	10m
Creek Turnpike	4.8 mi	5m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway	4.6 mi	5m
Okmulgee Beeline	3.9 mi	5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway	2.9 mi	3m
Southeast 15th Street	1.9 mi	3m
Tinker Diagonal	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 44 — 82.4 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

34 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left

34 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto Felix Place

115 ft · 12 sec · Felix Place

Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast 15th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Tinker Diagonal

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Tinker Diagonal

Continue on this road

526 ft · 13 sec · this road

Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 40; US 270

1.7 mi · 2 min · Tinker Diagonal

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 153 Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita

Merge onto I 35; US 62

1.7 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35

4.6 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto I 44

82 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 44

Exit 138A Toward I 44 East: Tulsa Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto OK 364

4.8 mi · 5 min · Creek Turnpike

Exit 218B Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 75

3.9 mi · 5 min · Okmulgee Beeline

Toward US 75 South: Okmulgee Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 67

7.3 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South

Toward OK 67 East: Bixby Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Armstrong Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North Armstrong Street

Arrive at destination

North Armstrong Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 5-minute duration for this 113.1-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day, or depart later if you prefer a more relaxed start. With no specific stops recommended, you can easily manage fuel and rest breaks as needed, keeping the $18 fuel cost in mind. A practical tip for this route: pay attention to the transition off I 44 onto West 151st Street South, as this marks the shift from high-speed interstate driving to local roads as you near Bixby.

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 56.6 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 1h 1m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Midwest City, OK

This is one driving day of about 113.1 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midwest City, 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 I 44 for about 82.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Midwest City, OK · 1h 1m into the drive

city in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

57 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 56.6 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.4 miles.

Arriving in Bixby, OK

The final approach into Bixby, 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 Bixby, 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

$17.68 one way

$35.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.41	$38.83
premium	$4.89	$21.77	$43.53
diesel	$5.61	$24.97	$49.94

Estimated Tolls: $0.33

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.9	$11.88	$5.43
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.90	$4.52
EV Truck/SUV	45.2	$15.83	$7.24

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Midwest City, OK

Late night in Midwest City on Wednesday

Local time

1:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bixby, OK

Late night in Bixby on Wednesday

Local time

1:52 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 5m 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 Midwest City, OK to Bixby, OK covers 113.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 44, West 151st Street South, Creek 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 56.6 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.68 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.

Between Midwest City, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bixby, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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