Origin
Lindsay, OK
Evening in Lindsay on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsay, OK
Ever Rayan
Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lindsay to Oklahoma City, you are facing a straightforward 53.6-mile trek across the Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budget roughly $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since you will be navigating local roads like South Main Street, West Cherokee Street, and Council Avenue, you should anticipate a more hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. This route is perfect if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Oklahoma locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way toward Oklahoma City. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you will have a 0% highway share, meaning you will be managing consistent turns rather than maintaining a steady cruise-control pace. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition off South Main Street and navigate through the various segments of the trip. Since there are no major highway stretches, you should be prepared for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. It is a practical route that favors local navigation over high-speed transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 76 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 76 and Will Rogers Expressway. 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 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street
Turn left onto OK 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
33.7 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 62; US 277
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma...
8
33.7 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 62; US 277
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277 toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
8
46.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
6
49.2 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton along the way.
Lawton
33.7 mi in
|
~56m
|
via US 62; US 277
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 76 | 20.1 mi | 35m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| East Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Tyler | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West Cherokee Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 76
— 20.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on East Chickasaw Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Chickasaw Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto OK 19; OK 76
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cherokee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto OK 76
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
OK 76
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on OK 76
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 76
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on OK 76
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
OK 76
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on OK 76
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 76
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 76
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
OK 76
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on OK 76
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 76
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 76
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 76
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Council Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Council Avenue
12
Continue on South Tyler
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Tyler
13
Turn right onto US 62; US 277; OK 9
11 mi
·
14 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp onto US 62; US 277
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 277
Toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62; US 277
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 62; US 277
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Continue on I 44; US 62
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148B
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Lindsay, OK · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
The final approach into Oklahoma 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
$7.86 one way
$15.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Evening in Oklahoma City on Friday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Newcastle, OK
25 mi in
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Oklahoma City, OK covers 50.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 76, Will Rogers Expressway, East Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 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 $7.86 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 50.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 19; OK 76 / West Cherokee Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles (US 62; US 277): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (US 62; US 277): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lindsay, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Lawton 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.
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