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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.2 mi
01h 17m
Flight
51.13 mi
82.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.2 mi
Kilometers
104.93 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bixby
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Tahlequah
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tahlequah
2026-05-12T20:41
Arrive Bixby
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tahlequah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Tullahassee
OK

Town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, United States

From Tahlequah
36.4 mi
00h 38m
To Bixby
28.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    717 ft · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 North: Port of Muskogee, Tulsa, USS Batfish

    2284 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike

    31.6 mi · 30 min · Muskogee Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 364 Toll: Creek Turnpike

    947 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 364 West: Jenks, Sapulpa

    2155 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    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

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Creek Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward South Olive Avenue

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    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

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Tucson Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Tucson Street

  19. 19

    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

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 131st Street South

    1 mi · 2 min · East 131st Street South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive East

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Memorial Drive East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue

    1022 ft · 47 sec · West Dawes Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Armstrong Street

    37 m · 5 sec · North Armstrong Street

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muskogee Turnpike
31.6 mi · 48%
North Muskogee Avenue
12.2 mi · 19%
ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
12.2 mi · 19%
Creek Turnpike
7.56 mi · 12%
South Memorial Drive East
2.17 mi · 3%
OK 364 West
1.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tullahassee
00h 38m from Tahlequah
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tullahassee, 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 Tullahassee.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

61 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Bixby. Straight-line distance: 51.13 mi (82.29 km).

Tahlequah

#1 Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma

Population16,998
Coordinates35.9153700, -94.9699600
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Bixby

#2 Bixby

City in Oklahoma

Population28,453
Coordinates35.9420400, -95.8833200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: North Muskogee Avenue (-94.969975, 35.915375)
End: North Armstrong Street (-95.883204, 35.94204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.71 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.6 gal · 17.42 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Tahlequah and Bixby. The current time is 20:41:52.

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.