Origin
Norman, OK
Evening in Norman on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norman, OK to Lindsay, OK
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norman, OK
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Lindsay, OK
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Trip Overview
This 37.4-mile journey from Norman to Lindsay, Oklahoma, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on May Avenue, South Main Avenue, and OK 24, experiencing a local driving feel. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 24% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles along May Avenue. This suggests a route that involves frequent navigation through local roads rather than long, sweeping highway stretches. The driving experience will likely be more engaging, requiring your attention as you maneuver through various turns and transitions between different road types.
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.
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 early in the drive near North Porter Avenue.
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 37.4 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: near the start (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 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
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Porter Avenue
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
18.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
OK 39
Turn right onto OK 39
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
37 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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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 |
| South Main Avenue | 5 mi | 8m |
| OK 24 | 4 mi | 5m |
| OK 39 | 4 mi | 7m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| OK 19 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Morehead Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
May Avenue
— 13.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norman, OK and Lindsay, OK.
1
Start on East Main Street
106 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto North Porter Avenue
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto East Gray Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Flood Avenue
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
5
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 35
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
McCall Bridge
10
Continue on OK 9; I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 104A
Toward OK 74: Washington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto OK 74
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on OK 74
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 24
15
Turn right onto OK 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Morehead Avenue
16
Turn left onto OK 24
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 24
17
Turn right onto OK 39
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 39
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 39
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on OK 39
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on OK 39
465 ft
·
15 sec
·
OK 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto OK 59
13 mi
·
23 min
·
May Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto OK 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 19
24
Continue on OK 19
217 ft
·
14 sec
·
OK 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn left onto OK 76
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto East Chickasaw Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Chickasaw Street
27
Arrive at destination
East Chickasaw Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Norman, OK · 30m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Norman, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$5.85 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
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
Lindsay, OK
Evening in Lindsay on Thursday
Local time
7:54 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
15 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 4m 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 Norman, OK to Lindsay, OK covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are May Avenue, South Main Avenue, OK 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Norman, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.85 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 37.4 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: near the start (North Porter Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norman, OK to Lindsay, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
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