Origin
Bixby, OK
Night in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bixby, OK to Tulsa, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bixby, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple day trip between Bixby and Tulsa, this 22.5-mile journey is about as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend roughly 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day excursion or a standard morning drive. You will stay entirely within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, navigating via West 151st Street South, US 75 North, and the Okmulgee Beeline. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical trip that requires no overnight planning or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that links these two communities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 151st Street South | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Okmulgee Expressway | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Okmulgee Beeline | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Armstrong Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Heavy Traffic Way South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Lawton Avenue West | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 151st Street South
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bixby, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Armstrong Street
2
Turn left onto West 151st Street South
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
West 151st Street South
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 75
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Okmulgee Expressway
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 244; US 75
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
11
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 75 North: Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North: Tulsa
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Merge onto I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 75 North, I 244 East: Downtown Tulsa
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown
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 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
7
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Frisco Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Behind the wheel, you should prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway sprint. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local surface roads and connecting thoroughfares. The experience is defined by the technical nature of the turns as you transition between Bixby and Tulsa. While you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open interstate, the path remains consistent in its pace. Expect a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention as you maneuver through the local road network.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on West 151st Street South.
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 around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
787 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
412 ft
Total Descent
291 ft
Highest Point
787 ft
~15.9 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
Full guide →Tulsa calls itself the "Oil Capital of the World." Here, the age of the oil boom found its center. A small town by US standards, metropolitan luxuries such as theater, fine dining, nightlife, and shopping are found in a state known for sparsely populated farming communities. The picturesque downtown is surrounded by rolling hills covered with prairie grasses and ancient forests, a first impression that soon reveals world-class architecture and museums of art, miles of biking and walking trails, and huge parks. With a wealth of iconic sights and neighborhoods to explore, a trip to Tulsa can easily fit several weeks of touring.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on West 151st Street South. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Tulsa, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles (I 244; US 75 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tulsa, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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