This straightforward 109.7-mile drive from Bixby, OK, to Midwest City, OK, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with a significant portion utilizing the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. Your estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it an economical option. Traveling entirely within the Great Plains region, you'll experience a consistent landscape throughout. This drive is ideal for those seeking an efficient and direct connection between these two Oklahoma cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Bixby, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
75.4 mi
1h 15m
West 151st Street South
8.2 mi
11m
North A Street
4.6 mi
7m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
5m
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi
3m
US Historic 66
2.9 mi
3m
Southeast 15th Street
2 mi
3m
Tinker Diagonal
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 75.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby, OK and Midwest City, OK.
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Start on North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·North Armstrong Street
2
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
8.2 mi·11 min·West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 67
1.9 mi·3 min·Indiana Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 75 Alternate
4.6 mi·7 min·North A Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto OK 66; OK 117
1.2 mi·2 min·West Taft Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on OK 66; OK 117
0.5 mi·53 sec·OK 66; OK 117
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
2.9 mi·3 min·US Historic 66; OK 33; OK 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto OK 33
0.3 mi·29 sec·OK 33
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 44
75 mi·1 hr 15 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 44
0.5 mi·58 sec·I 44
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, LawtonUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35; I 44; OK 66
4.2 mi·4 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35
1.5 mi·1 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith, Reno Avenue East, Scott Street
18
Merge onto I 40; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
24
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, you have the flexibility to depart Bixby, OK, at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, though with only 109.7 miles, significant delays are unlikely. There are no mandatory stops suggested, but you'll want to factor in any personal needs. A specific tip for this route: keep your transponder ready for the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike to ensure a smooth passage through the tolls. Your estimated fuel cost of $17 is a good baseline for planning.
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 54.9 miles from Bixby, OK, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midwest City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bixby, 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 Bixby, OK
This is one driving day of about 109.7 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bixby, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 75.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.8 and 107.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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19.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City
7
95.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dallas, Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, I 44 West, OK 66 West: Dalla...
7
100 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
7
104.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
107.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
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 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.15 one way
$34.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.83
$37.66
premium
$4.89
$21.11
$42.22
diesel
$5.61
$24.22
$48.44
Estimated Tolls: $3.77
Turner Turnpike
(75.4 mi)$3.77
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
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Efficient EV
27.4
0
$9.60
$4.39
EV Truck/SUV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Bixby, OK
Night
in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Night
in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Bristow, OK
55 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 109.7-mile journey, with 70% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 75.4 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a consistent pace. The route begins on West 151st Street South before transitioning to the turnpike and eventually North A Street. While predominantly highway, be prepared for the shift in road types as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.4 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and West 151st Street South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 109.7 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: at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bixby, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
95.4 mi in|~1h 46m|via I 44
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 109.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.4 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.77 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 Midwest City, 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: at 19.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 95.4 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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 Midwest City, OK before heading back.
