The drive from Lindsay, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 59B, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on OK 59B.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 57.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 59B is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.2 miles (OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (OK 59B): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|OK 59B
Turn left onto OK 59B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
51.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|I 35; US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichi...
9
52.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 128
Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
8
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Del City, Midwest City
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 155B
Toward Del City, Midwest City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lindsay, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
51.4 mi in|~1h 16m|via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 59B
13.4 mi
23m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
9.3 mi
11m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
6.6 mi
7m
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
5.7 mi
6m
OK 74
5 mi
8m
OK 24
5 mi
7m
OK 39
4 mi
7m
Tinker Diagonal
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
OK 59B
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, OK and Midwest City, OK.
1
Start on East Chickasaw Street
0.2 mi·1 min·East Chickasaw Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto OK 76
0.1 mi·20 sec·Southeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto OK 19
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 19
4
Turn left onto OK 59B
13 mi·23 min·OK 59B
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn right onto OK 39
4.0 mi·7 min·OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 24
3.0 mi·3 min·OK 24
7
At end of road, turn right onto OK 24
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 24
8
Turn left onto OK 24
1.0 mi·1 min·OK 24
9
Continue on OK 74
5.0 mi·8 min·OK 74
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 74
0.5 mi·55 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 74
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Adkins Hill Road
12
Enter roundabout
190 ft·3 sec
13
Continue
0.2 mi·21 sec
14
Merge onto I 35
4.1 mi·4 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi·6 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·I 35; US 62
Toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort SmithUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
1.0 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
2.5 mi·3 min·Tinker Diagonal
Exit 128Toward I 240 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 155BToward Del City, Midwest CityUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi·58 sec·Southeast 15th Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Southeast 15th Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Felix Place
115 ft·7 sec·Felix Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right
34 ft·4 sec
26
Turn right
34 ft·2 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Lindsay, OK
· 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Midwest City, OK
The final approach into Midwest City, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$9.84
$19.67
premium
$4.89
$11.03
$22.05
diesel
$5.61
$12.65
$25.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
EV Truck/SUV
22.9
0
$8.02
$3.67
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Lindsay, OK
Morning
in Lindsay on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
E 17 to 24 mph87% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Midwest City, OK
Morning
in Midwest City on Saturday
Local time
9:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 17 to 25 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
1h 25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lindsay, OK to Midwest City, OK covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 59B, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Lindsay, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.3 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 0.2 miles (OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.4 miles (OK 59B): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lindsay, OK to Midwest City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
