Origin
Lindsay, OK
Afternoon in Lindsay on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
156.1 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Lindsay, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
Connecting Lindsay to Tulsa, this 156.1-mile journey across the Oklahoma Great Plains typically takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward and manageable, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $24 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including I-44, OK-59B, and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, providing a direct path between the two cities. If you prefer a simple, highway-focused trip, this route offers a reliable way to navigate the region efficiently.
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
78 miles from Lindsay, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 70% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey features a significant 87.7-mile stretch on I-44, which serves as the backbone of the trip and allows for consistent cruising. While you will navigate some local segments via OK-59B and the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, the overall character of the drive remains functional and steady. You won't encounter many technical or winding road sections, making this a predictable drive that lets you focus on steady highway miles from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 87.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and OK 59B. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.4 miles in near I 35; US 62.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 156.1 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 51.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
51.4 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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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...
8
52.6 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
62.5 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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I 44
Take the exit onto I 44 toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
9
150.2 mi into trip
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~2h 57m in
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I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244 / Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Sp...
8
155 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Downtown
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 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Lindsay, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
51.4 mi in
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~1h 16m
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via I 35; US 62
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 87.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| 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 |
| Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway | 4.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 87.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay, OK and Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on East Chickasaw Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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East Chickasaw Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto OK 76
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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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
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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
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19 sec
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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
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4 min
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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 Smith
Use 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 right at fork onto I 35; US 62
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on I 35
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit onto I 44
88 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
I 44
Exit 138A
Toward I 44 East: Tulsa
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 244
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Exit 223A
Toward I 244 East, OK 344 North: Tulsa, Sand Springs
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 4C
Toward 7th Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Lawton Avenue West
Use the left lane.
27
Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Heavy Traffic Way South
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
28
Continue on West 2nd Street South
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
West 2nd Street South
29
At end of road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Frisco Avenue
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
390 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is simple since the entire trip fits well within a single day, giving you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily pace the 3-hour journey to suit your preference for breaks. Be mindful that the majority of your time is spent on major highways, so keep an eye on traffic patterns along I-44 to ensure a smooth arrival. Since you are budgeting $24 for fuel, filling up before you leave Lindsay ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station during the longest 87.7-mile stretch of your drive.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78 miles from Lindsay, OK, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 45m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, 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 156.1 miles and 3h 6m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 87.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78 mi from Lindsay, OK · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.7 miles.
Arriving in Tulsa, OK
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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
$23.71 one way
$47.42 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.14 | $52.28 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.68 | $69.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Tulsa, OK
Afternoon in Tulsa on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
3 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
3h 6m 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 Tulsa, OK covers 156.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, OK 59B, World War I 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 78 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 $23.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 156.1 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 51.4 miles (I 35; US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 miles (I 35; US 62 / Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (I 44): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lindsay, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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