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Trip from Lindsay, OK to Oklahoma City, 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 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

Save up to 18 min
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.

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Downtown Lindsay, OK, OK

Lindsay, OK

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city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

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.

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.

Downtown Newcastle, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newcastle, OK

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.

Popular next leg

Newcastle, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

18.6 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Blanchard, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Blanchard, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.1 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 49.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~56m in | 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 | ~56m in | 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 | ~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 | ~1h 16m in | South Klein Avenue

Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Lindsay, OK

Night in Lindsay on Saturday

Local time

9:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

E 17 to 24 mph 87% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 8:22PM CDT until April 17 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Night in Oklahoma City on Saturday

Local time

9:52 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

13 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on OK 76.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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.

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

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on OK 76. 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 Oklahoma City, 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 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.

Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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