If you are planning to travel from Ada to Bixby, you are looking at a 124.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes to complete. This route keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, making it a straightforward excursion that fits easily into a single day. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the trip, which is quite economical for the distance. Because of the manageable duration, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a practical connection between these two Oklahoma communities without requiring extensive logistical planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Ada, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
57.4 mi
1h 6m
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
37.9 mi
37m
West 151st Street South
7.3 mi
10m
Creek Turnpike
4.8 mi
5m
South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi
5m
Okmulgee Beeline
3.9 mi
5m
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi
3m
South Milt Phillips Avenue
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada, OK and Bixby, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
96 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·North Broadway Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi·34 sec·J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto US 377; OK 1; OK 99
0.3 mi·20 sec·US 377; OK 1; OK 99
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99
30 mi·35 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 377; OK 3E; OK 99
2.9 mi·3 min·South Milt Phillips Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 99; US 377
14 mi·16 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 99; US 377
4.4 mi·5 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
314 ft·7 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
13
Turn slight right
510 ft·13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
14
Merge onto I 44
38 mi·37 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit onto OK 364
4.8 mi·5 min·Creek Turnpike
Exit 218BToward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, JoplinUse the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 75
3.9 mi·5 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, BixbyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 67
7.3 mi·10 min·West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 East: BixbyUse the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·North Armstrong Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Even though there are no scheduled stops required for this 124.8-mile route, keeping a consistent pace will ensure you arrive in Bixby well within your 2 hour and 23 minute estimate. Be mindful that your fuel costs will hover around $19, so topping off your tank before you leave Ada is a smart way to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Given that the longest stretch is 57.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, make sure you are comfortable with highway speeds before heading out. Staying alert during the transition from the turnpike to local streets like West 151st Street South will help you finish your journey smoothly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.4 miles from Ada, OK, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bixby, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ada, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ada, OK
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ada, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto North Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
69.6 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
107.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|OK 364 / Creek Turnpike
Take the exit onto OK 364 / Creek Turnpike toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 218B
Toward OK 364 East: Jenks, Broken Arrow, Joplin
7
117 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, Bixby
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.51 one way
$39.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.42
$42.84
premium
$4.89
$24.02
$48.03
diesel
$5.61
$27.55
$55.11
Estimated Tolls: $2.22
Turner Turnpike
(37.9 mi)$1.89
Creek Turnpike
(4.8 mi)$0.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.92
$4.99
EV Truck/SUV
49.9
0
$17.47
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ada, OK
Night
in Ada on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bixby, OK
Night
in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions across different road types as you navigate toward Bixby. You will spend roughly 34% of your time on highways, utilizing Veterans Memorial Highway, the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, and West 151st Street South. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides your longest uninterrupted stretch at 57.4 miles. This setup allows you to balance faster-paced highway segments with more localized road travel. By the time you reach your destination, you will have navigated a variety of road conditions that keep the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 124.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,012 ft601 ft
Total Climb
218 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
1,012 ft
Elevation Range
411 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ada, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Broken Arrow
107.8 mi in|~1h 59m|via OK 364
Joplin
107.8 mi in|~1h 59m|via OK 364
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 124.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.22 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bixby, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 377; OK 99 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bixby, OK before heading back.
