Origin
Lindsay, OK
Night in Lindsay on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsay, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
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
Ever Rayan
Norman, OK
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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.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 18.6 miles from Lindsay, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
|
~2m in
|
OK 59B
Turn left onto OK 59B
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 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 | $3.91 | $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
Night in Norman on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on OK 59B.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
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 37.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Norman, OK
Full guide →Norman is a city in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma and in Cleveland County. With a population of 128,000 (2020), it is the third largest city in the state and is home to the University of Oklahoma (popularly known as OU), the state's largest and flagship university.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on OK 59B. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norman, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norman, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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