How far is McAlester, OK from Bixby, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Bixby, OK is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
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 McAlester and Bixby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Bixby.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1.4 mi · 3 min
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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 South Wood Drive
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Wood Drive
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Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
2705 ft · 36 sec · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
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Continue on Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Trooper William McClendon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Okmulgee Beeline
4.7 mi · 6 min · Okmulgee Beeline
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
1637 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto West 151st Street South
7.2 mi · 10 min · West 151st Street South
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Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
960 ft · 42 sec · North Armstrong Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Armstrong Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Bixby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Indian Nation Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
35 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Bixby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Bixby?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 41.6 miles from McAlester and 39.4 miles from Bixby.
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 11 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around McAlester and Mostly Cloudy near Bixby.
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 McAlester and Bixby. Straight-line distance: 69.98 mi (112.62 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bixby
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 28,453 |
| Coordinates | 35.9420400, -95.8833200 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Armstrong Street (-95.883204, 35.94204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.23 | $26.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
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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