How far is Bixby, OK from McAlester, OK?

The driving distance from Bixby, OK to McAlester, OK is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.3 mi
01h 40m
Flight
69.98 mi
112.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.98 mi
Kilometers
112.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.3 mi
Kilometers
134.06 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McAlester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bixby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bixby
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive McAlester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bixby
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dewar
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Bixby
41.7 mi
00h 50m
To McAlester
41.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and McAlester.

  1. 1

    Start on North Armstrong Street

    960 ft · 48 sec · North Armstrong Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 151st Street South

    7.3 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 75 South: Okmulgee

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Wood Drive

    5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    35.1 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin

    1109 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 62 West
35.1 mi · 42%
Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 17%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.7 mi · 13%
West 151st Street South
7.26 mi · 9%
North Wood Drive
5.08 mi · 6%
Okmulgee Beeline
4.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 62 West

Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

35.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dewar
00h 50m from Bixby
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bixby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McAlester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bixby to McAlester?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dewar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Bixby and 41.6 miles from McAlester.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bixby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near McAlester.

Stop Ideas Near Dewar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dewar, 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 Dewar.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

77 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 69.98 mi (112.62 km).

Bixby

#1 Bixby

City in Oklahoma

Population28,453
Coordinates35.9420400, -95.8833200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
McAlester

#2 McAlester

City in Oklahoma

Population17,788
Coordinates34.9334300, -95.7697100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Bixby (-95.88332, 35.94204)
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.27
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.13 $22.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.52 $25.04
Premium $4.63 $13.60 $27.20
Diesel $5.42 $15.92 $31.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bixby and McAlester. The current time is 23:03:37.

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.