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

The driving distance from Elk City, OK to Bixby, OK is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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
224.66 mi
03h 26m
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
224.66 mi
Kilometers
361.55 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bixby
Wed, Jun 3, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Elk City
Wed, Jun 3, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elk City
2026-06-03T03:24
Arrive Bixby
Wed, Jun 3, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elk City
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 Elk City
111.4 mi
01h 43m
To Bixby
113.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward J. Cooper West Memorial Highway

    1673 ft · 25 sec · J. Cooper West Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road

    1677 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road

    1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 10th Street

    561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 344 East

    1861 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    82 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Creek Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 South: Okmulgee

    2527 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Okmulgee Beeline

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Okmulgee Beeline

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby

    1766 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 151st Street South

    7.3 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Armstrong Street

    960 ft · 42 sec · North Armstrong Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Armstrong Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
81.7 mi · 36%
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 10%
Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 5%
West 151st Street South
7.27 mi · 3%
Okmulgee Beeline
3.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

82 mi · 01h 21m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piedmont
01h 43m from Elk City
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Elk City and Mostly Sunny near Bixby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 111.4 miles from Elk City and 113.2 miles from Bixby.

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 23.7 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.03 one way or $60.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Elk City and Bixby. Straight-line distance: 200.97 mi (323.43 km).

Elk City

#1 Elk City

City in Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States

Population11,577
Coordinates35.4119900, -99.4042600
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Bixby

#2 Bixby

City in Oklahoma

Population28,453
Coordinates35.9420400, -95.8833200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-99.404228, 35.41199)
End: North Armstrong Street (-95.883204, 35.94204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.01 L · about $30.03
Round trip
$60.06
15.86 gal · 60.02 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.03 $60.06
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.77 $67.55
Premium $4.63 $36.68 $73.35
Diesel $5.42 $42.94 $85.88

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Elk City and Bixby. The current time is 03:24:43.

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.