How far is Lindsay, OK from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Lindsay, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.56 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.99 mi
70.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.56 mi
Kilometers
86.19 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsay
Fri, Apr 17, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsay
2026-04-17T19:00
Arrive Oklahoma City
Fri, Apr 17, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsay
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blanchard
OK

City in Oklahoma, USA

From Lindsay
25.2 mi
00h 30m
To Oklahoma City
28.3 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lindsay and Oklahoma City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lindsay and Oklahoma City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chickasaw Street

    21 m · 5 sec · East Chickasaw Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    797 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cherokee Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Cherokee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2303 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2636 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Council Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Council Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Tyler

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Tyler

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · East Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44, US 62 East, US 277 North: Oklahoma City, Lawton

    92 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 62 East: Oklahoma City

    2660 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith

    1693 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Klein Avenue

    128 m · 24 sec · South Klein Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Reno Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Reno Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ron Norick Boulevard

    824 ft · 32 sec · Ron Norick Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindsay and Oklahoma City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cherokee Street
20.4 mi · 38%
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi · 23%
East Veterans Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 20%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.52 mi · 3%
South Tyler
1.11 mi · 2%
West Reno Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Will Rogers Expressway

Continue on Will Rogers Expressway

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanchard
00h 30m from Lindsay
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lindsay to Oklahoma City?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Lindsay and 28.3 miles from Oklahoma City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lindsay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Blanchard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanchard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blanchard.

RAIL

Norman

22 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

31 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

39 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

60 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsay and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 43.99 mi (70.79 km).

Lindsay

#1 Lindsay

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population2,773
Coordinates34.8348000, -97.6025300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chickasaw Street (-97.602535, 34.83466)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.15 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.31
3.78 gal · 14.3 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.16 $14.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.05 $16.10
Premium $4.63 $8.74 $17.48
Diesel $5.42 $10.23 $20.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindsay and Oklahoma City. The current time is 19:00:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.