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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
960 ft · 48 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto West 151st Street South
7.3 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South
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Turn left onto US 75 South: Okmulgee
1648 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline
4.8 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2731 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on North Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta
35.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270, OK 1: McAlester, Calvin
1109 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dewar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and McAlester. Straight-line distance: 69.98 mi (112.62 km).
#1 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlester (-95.76971, 34.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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