How far is Bixby, OK from Elk City, OK?

The driving distance from Bixby, OK to Elk City, OK is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.91 mi
03h 58m
Flight
200.97 mi
323.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.97 mi
Kilometers
323.43 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.91 mi
Kilometers
352.3 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bixby
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bixby
2026-04-15T23:54
Arrive Elk City
Thu, Apr 16, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bixby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Piedmont
OK

City in Canadian and Kingfisher counties in the U.

From Bixby
109.3 mi
01h 59m
To Elk City
109.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bixby and Elk City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and Elk City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Armstrong Street

    960 ft · 48 sec · North Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 151st Street South

    8.2 mi · 12 min · West 151st Street South

  3. 3

    Continue on Indiana Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North A Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · North A Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Taft Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Taft Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2704 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1407 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 44 West: Oklahoma City

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 10th Street

    1481 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1655 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.8 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward East 7th Street

    1593 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Eastern Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bixby and Elk City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
82.9 mi · 38%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi · 34%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 11%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 5%
West 151st Street South
8.21 mi · 4%
North A Street
4.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

75.4 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
01h 59m from Bixby
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bixby and Mostly Cloudy near Elk City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bixby to Elk City?

The road trip is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piedmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.3 miles from Bixby and 109.6 miles from Elk City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201 miles (323.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.24 one way or $58.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bixby and Mostly Cloudy near Elk City.

Stop Ideas Near Piedmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piedmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piedmont.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

29 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

39 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

54 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

78 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and Elk City. Straight-line distance: 200.97 mi (323.43 km).

Bixby

#1 Bixby

City in Oklahoma

Population28,453
Coordinates35.9420400, -95.8833200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Elk City

#2 Elk City

City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Population11,577
Coordinates35.4119900, -99.4042600
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Start: Bixby (-95.88332, 35.94204)
End: Elk City (-99.40426, 35.41199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.24 L · about $29.24
Round trip
$58.47
15.44 gal · 58.48 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.24 $58.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.88 $65.76
Premium $4.63 $35.71 $71.41
Diesel $5.42 $41.80 $83.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bixby and Elk City. The current time is 23:54:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.