Origin
Lindsay, OK
Evening in Lindsay on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, OK to Norman, OK
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsay, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Norman, OK
César O'neill
Trip Overview
Spanning 37.2 miles, the drive from Lindsay to Norman is a straightforward excursion across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to reach your destination in about 1 hour and 3 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $6 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Utilizing a combination of OK 59B, OK 74, and OK 24, you will navigate a route that keeps you moving efficiently through the heart of the state. Because the trip is short and manageable, it offers significant flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.6 miles from Lindsay, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
This mixed drive transitions through various road types, with approximately 41% of your journey taking place on highways. You will experience a variety of road conditions as you transition between OK 59B, OK 74, and OK 24. Be prepared for a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.4 miles while traveling on OK 59B. The route avoids the monotony of a single interstate grind, instead offering a balance of highway segments and local road travel. You should feel comfortable behind the wheel as you navigate these regional roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 37.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 14.9 miles (OK 39): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~2m in
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OK 59B
Turn left onto OK 59B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
|
OK 39
Turn right onto OK 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
34.4 mi into trip
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~56m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
7
34.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 59B | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| OK 74 | 5 mi | 8m |
| OK 24 | 5 mi | 7m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| OK 39 | 4 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| OK 19 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 59B
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, OK and Norman, 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
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 109
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
407 ft
·
7 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto West Main Street
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 37.2-mile trip, you have plenty of freedom to choose your departure time without worrying about long-haul fatigue. With zero scheduled stops required, you can easily complete the drive in one go, though the short duration allows you to pull over whenever you prefer. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Lindsay to ensure you stay within your $6 budget. A specific tip for this route is to monitor your speed as you transition between the different state highways, as road character changes can be subtle. Enjoy the convenience of such a short travel time between these two Great Plains hubs.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.6 miles from Lindsay, OK, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.4 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 37.2 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lindsay, 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 Lindsay, OK
This is one driving day of about 37.2 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lindsay, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on OK 59B for about 13.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Lindsay, OK · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norman, OK
The final approach into Norman, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norman, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Norman, OK
Evening in Norman on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 3m 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 Lindsay, OK to Norman, OK covers 37.2 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 59B, OK 74, OK 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 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 $5.65 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 37.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 14.9 miles (OK 39): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lindsay, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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