Origin
Tulsa, OK
Night in Tulsa on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tulsa, 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
32m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 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 and straightforward transit between Tulsa and Bixby, this 21.4-mile trip is an easy, one-day affair. You will spend roughly 32 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Great Plains region. Since the entire route takes place within Oklahoma, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the journey. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the duration of the trip. Because the drive is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary hassle.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Broken Arrow Expressway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| South Boston Avenue East | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Creek Turnpike | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Dawes Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 13th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Boulder Avenue West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulsa, OK and Bixby, OK.
1
Start on South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boston Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East 13th Street South
423 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 13th Street South
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Cincinnati Avenue East
124 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Cincinnati Avenue East
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward OK 51 East, US 64 East: Broken Arrow
7
Merge onto US 64; OK 51
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Broken Arrow Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 64
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East: Bixby
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 64; US 169; OK 364
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Creek Turnpike
Toward US 64 East, US 169 South, OK 364 West: Bixby, Jenks, Sapulpa, Oklahoma City
10
Take the exit onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 64 East: Memorial Drive, Bixby
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 64
Toward US 64 East: Memorial Drive
Use the slight left lane.
12
Turn left onto West Dawes Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Dawes Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Armstrong Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Armstrong Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Armstrong Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 3rd Street South
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Boston Avenue East
Turn right onto South Boston Avenue East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 169 South, US 64 East: Bixby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 169 South, US 64 East: Bixby
7
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 East: Memorial Drive, 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 US 64 East: Memorial Drive, Bixby
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 East: Memorial Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 64 East: Memorial Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Creek Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Night in Bixby on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
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
2 degrees cooler 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 92% of this route is comprised of fast-paced road segments. You will primarily navigate via US 64, the Broken Arrow Expressway, and South Boston Avenue East to complete your transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.5-mile run on US 64, which allows for consistent cruising speed. While the route lacks the technical curves of mountain roads, it provides a functional and reliable flow for commuters. You will find that the shift from city corridors to the highway environment happens quickly, keeping the drive feeling direct and purposeful from start to finish.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and Broken Arrow Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 3rd Street South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.4 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 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
749 ft
599 ft
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
263 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
150 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tulsa, OK and Bixby, OK, road signs point toward Jenks, Sapulpa and Oklahoma City.
Jenks
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Sapulpa
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
Oklahoma City
14.4 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 64; US 169; OK 364
About the Cities
Starting 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: 21.4 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Creek 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.
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 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (South Boston Avenue East): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 64): 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.
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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