The drive from Enid, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 19, OK 37, South Van Buren Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on OK 19.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
62.4 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Enid, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Maine Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Maine Street
Turn right onto West Maine Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.7 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 81
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m 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.
6
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Turn right onto US 81; US 277 / North 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 19
23 mi
34m
OK 37
19.2 mi
21m
South Van Buren Street
19.1 mi
25m
Chisholm Trail
17.9 mi
22m
US 81
12.6 mi
16m
I 40 Business
11.2 mi
12m
Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8.6 mi
11m
North 4th Street
4.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
OK 19
— 23 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Lindsay, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
48 ft·5 sec·South Grand Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Maine Street
451 ft·19 sec·West Maine Street
3
Turn left onto South Independence Avenue
0.3 mi·50 sec·South Independence Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 412; CR E0430
0.6 mi·1 min·West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 81
19 mi·25 min·South Van Buren Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 81
0.4 mi·54 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 81
372 ft·14 sec·Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 81
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Main Street
9
Continue on US 81
8.5 mi·10 min·Senator Ralph J. Choate Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 81
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Chisholm Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 81
18 mi·22 min·Chisholm Trail
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on OK 3; US 81
3.2 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 81
6.5 mi·7 min·US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 81
4.9 mi·7 min·US 81
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Wade Street
17
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
1.9 mi·2 min·South Rock Island Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81; US Historic 66
0.2 mi·17 sec·Southeast 27th Street
19
Enter roundabout
25 ft·0 sec
20
Continue
419 ft·5 sec
21
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on I 40 Business; US 81
11 mi·12 min·I 40 Business; US 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 81; OK 152
1.1 mi·1 min·US 81; OK 152
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 37; US 81
19 mi·21 min·OK 37; US 81
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
At end of road, turn left onto OK 9; US 62; US 81
1.7 mi·2 min·OK 9; US 62; US 81
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto US 81; US 277
4.1 mi·6 min·North 4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto OK 19
2.4 mi·3 min·OK 19
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on OK 19
0.8 mi·1 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Continue on OK 19
2.4 mi·3 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Continue on OK 19
0.9 mi·1 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31
Continue on OK 19
0.2 mi·13 sec·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Continue on OK 19
0.9 mi·1 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
33
Continue on OK 19
2.1 mi·3 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Continue on OK 19
1.1 mi·1 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
35
Continue on OK 19
1.9 mi·2 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
36
Continue on OK 19
2.2 mi·3 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
37
Continue on OK 19
0.9 mi·1 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
38
Continue on OK 19
5.3 mi·7 min·OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on OK 19
2.2 mi·3 min·OK 19
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
40
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn left onto East Chickasaw Street
69 ft·3 sec·East Chickasaw Street
42
Arrive at destination
East Chickasaw Street
Trip Plan
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 62.4 miles from Enid, OK, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lindsay, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, 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 Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Enid, 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 OK 19 for about 23 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Enid, OK
· 1h 22m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
$18
near mile 64.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.53 one way
$39.05 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.44
$42.88
premium
$4.89
$24.04
$48.07
diesel
$5.61
$27.58
$55.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Love's 167-Chickasha
Chickasha, OK
FCN
12 DCFC
Love's Travel Stop #86
Chickasha, OK
Non-Networked
12 DCFC
Godfather's Pizza
Enid, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Best Western Plus - Chickasha
Chickasha, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Chickasha Plaza
Chickasha, OK
FCN
8 DCFC
Diffee Ford OKC
El Reno, OK
FCN
2 DCFC
FCN: 5
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.5
0
$13.11
$6.00
Efficient EV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
EV Truck/SUV
50
0
$17.49
$7.99
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lindsay, OK
Late night
in Lindsay on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Union City, OK
62 mi in
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
18 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
2h 44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Enid, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 19, OK 37, South Van Buren Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.4 miles from Enid, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.9 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Maine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 412; CR E0430 / West Owen K. Garriott Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (US 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enid, OK to Lindsay, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
