How far is Norman, OK from Lindsay, OK?

The driving distance from Norman, OK to Lindsay, OK is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.41 mi
01h 04m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.41 mi
Kilometers
60.21 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsay
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Norman
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norman
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Lindsay
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norman
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
Washington
OK

Town in Oklahoma

From Norman
18.7 mi
00h 32m
To Lindsay
18.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norman and Lindsay.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Porter Avenue

    119 m · 17 sec · North Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Gray Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · East Gray Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Flood Avenue

    96 m · 15 sec · North Flood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    2407 ft · 32 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto McCall Bridge

    1.2 km · 52 sec · McCall Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 74: Washington

    948 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1491 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Avenue

    5 mi · 9 min · South Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Morehead Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Morehead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1812 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2532 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2709 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    142 m · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto May Avenue

    13.4 mi · 24 min · May Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    66 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    771 ft · 19 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Chickasaw Street

    1228 ft · 54 sec · East Chickasaw Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chickasaw Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
May Avenue
13.5 mi · 36%
South Main Avenue
6.01 mi · 16%
East Morehead Avenue
4.64 mi · 12%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
3.81 mi · 10%
West Main Street
2.08 mi · 6%
East Gray Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

May Avenue

Turn left onto May Avenue

13.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 32m from Norman
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norman to Lindsay?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Norman and 18.7 miles from Lindsay.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsay.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington, 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 Washington.

RAIL

Purcell

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

Norman

18 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Pauls Valley

43 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

45 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norman and Lindsay. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.6 km).

Norman

#1 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Lindsay

#2 Lindsay

City in Oklahoma, USA

Population2,773
Coordinates34.8348000, -97.6025300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Norman (-97.43948, 35.22257)
End: Lindsay (-97.60253, 34.8348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $4.63 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $5.42 $7.15 $14.30

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 Norman and Lindsay. The current time is 20:27:32.

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.