How far is Tahlequah, OK from Bixby, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Bixby, OK is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 17m.
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 Tahlequah and Bixby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Bixby.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish
2284 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
31.6 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll: Creek Turnpike
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa
2280 ft · 56 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 South Olive Avenue
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
765 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South Olive Avenue East
1.2 km · 1 min · South Olive Avenue East
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Turn right onto West Tucson Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Tucson Street
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Continue on East 121st Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · East 121st 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 131st Street South
1 mi · 2 min · East 131st Street South
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive East
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Memorial Drive East
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Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue
1022 ft · 47 sec · West Dawes Avenue
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Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
37 m · 5 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 Tahlequah 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.
Muskogee Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
31.6 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 Tahlequah and Sunny near Bixby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Bixby?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (104.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 36.4 miles from Tahlequah and 28.8 miles from Bixby.
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 14.1 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Bixby.
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 Tahlequah and Bixby. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
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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