Origin
Jenks, OK
Late night in Jenks on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jenks, OK to Bixby, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jenks, OK
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Bixby, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Jenks and Bixby, this 9.7-mile journey is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend about 18 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal choice for a one-day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate through the heart of the Great Plains, keeping your transit costs minimal with an estimated fuel budget of only $1. Because the route is so short and efficient, it serves as a practical connection rather than a long-haul excursion. Whether you are commuting or just exploring the local area, this drive offers a simple, no-fuss experience that gets you to your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Memorial Drive East | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Parkway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| East 121st Street South | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Dawes Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Armstrong Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Memorial Drive East
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jenks, OK and Bixby, OK.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
107 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
E. G. Featherston, Junior Memorial Bridge
4
Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverside Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on East 121st Street South
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East 121st Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 64
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Memorial Drive East
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Dawes Avenue
8
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Armstrong Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Riverside Parkway
Turn right onto Riverside Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 64 / South Memorial Drive East
Turn right onto US 64 / South Memorial Drive East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Dawes Avenue
Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Armstrong Street
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.67 | $3.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bixby, OK
Late night in Bixby on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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?
This trip features a mixed driving profile that balances local navigation with small bursts of faster travel. You will spend roughly 30% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 3.2 miles on South Memorial Drive East. Your path utilizes a combination of Riverside Parkway and East 121st Street South to bridge the two towns. The road transitions smoothly, avoiding the monotony of long-distance interstate driving while keeping you moving at a steady pace. You can expect a functional, predictable experience that transitions easily from one community to the next without any complex navigation challenges.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on South Memorial Drive East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Riverside Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US 64 / South Memorial Drive East): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
620 ft
596 ft
Total Climb
45 ft
Total Descent
60 ft
Highest Point
620 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
24 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jenks, OK
Full guide →Jenks is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Jenks' landscape is very similar to Tulsa's (it is right next to it) which is green with lots of trees and hills. It is right next to the Arkansas River, Riverparks, and it is near to many of the attractions in Tulsa. Its people are very friendly too, they have that famous Southern charm.
Arriving in Bixby, OK
Full guide →Bixby is a city in the Green Country region of Oklahoma.
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 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on South Memorial Drive East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Riverside Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (US 64 / South Memorial Drive East): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bixby, 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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