How far is Bixby, OK from Ponca City, OK?
The driving distance from Bixby, OK to Ponca City, OK is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bixby and Ponca City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and Ponca City.
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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
7.2 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 North: Tulsa
1831 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline
4.4 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Continue on Okmulgee Expressway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Okmulgee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Oklahoma City, Sapulpa
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Gilcrease Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gilcrease Expressway
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Turn left onto US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
1467 ft · 25 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 64 West, US 412 West, OK 51 West
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Springs Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Sand Springs Expressway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
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Continue on Keystone Expressway
5.1 mi · 5 min · Keystone Expressway
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Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 29 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Cimarron Turnpike
13.2 mi · 13 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
759 ft · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
1029 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
20.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto East Harding Road
1802 ft · 34 sec · East Harding Road
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Turn right onto Lucas Street
2438 ft · 59 sec · Lucas Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
1695 ft · 58 sec · East Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bixby and Ponca City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cimarron Turnpike
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
31 mi · 00h 29m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bixby and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponca City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bixby to Ponca City?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Hallett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Bixby and 57 miles from Ponca City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.22 one way or $30.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bixby and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponca City.
Stop Ideas Near Hallett
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 Hallett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and Ponca City. Straight-line distance: 85.28 mi (137.24 km).
#1 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponca City
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 23,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.7069800, -97.0855900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponca City (-97.08559, 36.70698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.22 | $30.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $21.77 | $43.54 |
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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