Origin
Midwest City, OK
Night in Midwest City on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, OK to Lindsay, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Lindsay, OK
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Midwest City, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 55.9 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 May Avenue, 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 May Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 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: 55.9 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 55.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
May Avenue 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 5.2 miles in near South I-35 Service Road.
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 55.9 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 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
South I-35 Service Road
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward OK 74: Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104A
Toward OK 74: Washington
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
OK 39
Turn right onto OK 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
55.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street
Turn left onto OK 76 / Southeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| May Avenue | 13.4 mi | 23m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| South Main Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| OK 24 | 4 mi | 5m |
| OK 39 | 4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
May Avenue
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Lindsay, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
34 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
12 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn left onto Southeast 15th Street
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto South I-35 Service Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South I-35 Service Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 35 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
12
Continue on OK 9; I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 104A
Toward OK 74: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto OK 74
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on OK 74
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 24
17
Turn right onto OK 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Morehead Avenue
18
Turn left onto OK 24
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 24
19
Turn right onto OK 39
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 39
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 39
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on OK 39
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Continue on OK 39
465 ft
·
15 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto OK 59
13 mi
·
23 min
·
May Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto OK 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 19
26
Continue on OK 19
217 ft
·
14 sec
·
OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto OK 76
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto East Chickasaw Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Chickasaw Street
29
Arrive at destination
East Chickasaw Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from Midwest City, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Arriving in Lindsay, OK
The final approach into Lindsay, 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
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 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 | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
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.
Destination
Lindsay, OK
Night in Lindsay on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 25m 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 Midwest City, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 55.9 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 May Avenue, 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 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 55.9 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 5.2 miles (South I-35 Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Midwest City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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