How far is Bixby, OK from Tahlequah, OK?
The driving distance from Bixby, OK to Tahlequah, OK is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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 Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bixby and Tahlequah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby and Tahlequah.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
37 m · 11 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue
1022 ft · 47 sec · West Dawes Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Memorial Drive East
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Memorial Drive East
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Turn right onto East 131st Street South
1 mi · 2 min · East 131st Street South
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Turn left onto South Mingo Road East
1 mi · 2 min · South Mingo Road East
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Turn right onto East 121st Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · East 121st Street South
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Continue on West Tucson Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Tucson Street
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Turn left onto South Olive Avenue East
3185 ft · 1 min · South Olive Avenue East
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Take the ramp right toward OK 364 East: Joplin
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PIKEPASS Only
892 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike
7.6 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 51 West, OK 351 East: Tulsa, Muskogee
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 351 East: Muskogee
3104 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
31.8 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Fort Gibson, Tahlequah
1058 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Shawnee Bypass
7.6 mi · 10 min · East Shawnee Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2609 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Muskogee Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · South Muskogee Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Muskogee Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Muskogee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bixby and Tahlequah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
31.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Bixby and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bixby to Tahlequah?
The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Tullahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Bixby and 36.2 miles from Tahlequah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bixby and Sunny near Tahlequah.
Stop Ideas Near Tullahassee
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 Tullahassee.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bixby and Tahlequah. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 km).
#1 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tahlequah (-94.96996, 35.91537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
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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