El Reno to Bixby is 139.5 miles and takes about 2h 32m via Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes, making for a straightforward trip. It's a relatively short drive, ideal for a single-day excursion or as part of a longer journey through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.8 miles from El Reno, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
82 mi
1h 21m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi
25m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.2 mi
11m
West 151st Street South
7.3 mi
10m
Creek Turnpike
4.8 mi
5m
Okmulgee Beeline
3.9 mi
5m
South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
Northwest 10th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
— 82 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Reno, OK and Bixby, OK.
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Start on I 40 Business; US Historic 66
33 ft·4 sec·West Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
323 ft·9 sec·South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Wade Street
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Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi·2 min·South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·17 sec·Southeast 27th Street
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Enter roundabout
25 ft·0 sec
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Continue
419 ft·5 sec
8
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi·15 sec·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 40 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·I 40 Business
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma CityUse the sharp right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40; US 270
11 mi·11 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 137Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
117 ft·9 sec
14
Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Czech Hall Road
15
Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi·3 min·Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
0.1 mi·17 sec·Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 344 East
18
Merge onto I 344
24 mi·25 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 44
82 mi·1 hr 21 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20
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.
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 75
3.9 mi·5 min·Okmulgee Beeline
Toward US 75 South: OkmulgeeUse the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward OK 67: Kiefer, BixbyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto OK 67
7.3 mi·10 min·West 151st Street South
Toward OK 67 East: BixbyUse the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·North Armstrong Street
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Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 32m estimated drive time, leaving El Reno in the morning allows ample time to reach Bixby with daylight to spare. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $22 and you'll want to fill up before embarking on the 82-mile stretch on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This is a manageable drive, so you can depart whenever is most convenient for you.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from El Reno, OK, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 El Reno, 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 El Reno, OK
This is one driving day of about 139.5 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from El Reno, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 82 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 131.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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2.8 mi into trip|~4m in|I 40 Business
Take the exit onto I 40 Business toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City
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14.2 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
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.
Exit 137
Toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
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122.6 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
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131.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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
$21.81 one way
$43.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.95
$47.89
premium
$4.89
$26.85
$53.69
diesel
$5.61
$30.80
$61.60
Estimated Tolls: $5.61
Turner Turnpike
(82 mi)$4.10
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(23.5 mi)$1.18
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
$22
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.65
$6.70
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
EV Truck/SUV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
El Reno, OK
Morning
in El Reno on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bixby, OK
Morning
in Bixby on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to be on highways for about 80% of this drive. You'll encounter a stretch of 82 miles on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, indicating a significant portion of uninterrupted driving. After this, you'll transition to surface roads for the final miles into Bixby. The highway segments are characterized by a consistent cruising speed, with fewer exits than you might find on other routes.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike and John Kilpatrick Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 139.5 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 0.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between El Reno, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Broken Arrow and Joplin.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 139.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.61 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66 / South Rock Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 40 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.2 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 Bixby, OK before heading back.
