Major city · United States
Bixby
Spend a half‑day in Bixby (walk downtown, grab a burger), then head to Tulsa; total visit 3–4 h.
Bixby is a small bedroom community of about 35 000 in Oklahoma's Green Country. Its attractions – a park with a World Trade Center steel girder, a local burger joint and a Chinese buffet – fit into a few hours. Most travellers use it as a quick stop before Tulsa or a day‑trip to nearby Haskell or Okmulgee.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, thunderstorms)
- Airport
- TUL
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bixby911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bixby, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBixby is generally safe; traffic and occasional flooding are the main concerns—stay alert on Memorial Drive and heed local flood alerts.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTUL Tulsa International Airport (about 30 min drive north via US‑75).
- Getting aroundWalk in the historic downtown; otherwise drive.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$45 · High US$70
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TUL Tulsa International Airport (about 30 min drive north via US‑75)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Care
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Care
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Care
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bixby: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk in the historic downtown; otherwise drive. Tulsa Transit routes are extending into Bixby, but service is limited (check schedule).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tulsa
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
US‑75 north, about 30 min drive
larger dining, museums and nightlife.
Haskell
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
US‑75 south, about 20 min drive
Stone Bluff winery nearby.
Okmulgee
goDoor to door: ≈50 min
US‑75 south, about 35 min drive
Creek Nation cultural sites.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Bixby hotels
few modest options; good for a night if you need a base
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–70 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–120 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$30 | US$30 |
| Trip total≈ US$110 per person per day, bed included | US$110 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| BurgerScott's Hamburgers | $8 |
| Chinese buffet plateEast China Buffet | $12 |
| Coffee | $3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Low‑lying areas flood after heavy rain; check local alerts.
- Heavy traffic on Memorial Drive and near the SpiritBank Event Center.
- Road‑work zones can double fines for accidents (Oklahoma law).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bixby. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, thunderstorms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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