How far is Lawton, OK from Thomas, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Thomas, OK is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
123 mi
02h 32m
Flight
81.01 mi
130.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.01 mi
Kilometers
130.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
123 mi
Kilometers
197.95 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomas
Sat, May 30, 4:10 PM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-30T13:37
Arrive Thomas
Sat, May 30, 4:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
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
Hobart
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Lawton
61.5 mi
01h 16m
To Thomas
61.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Thomas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Thomas.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street

    56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1420 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Rogers Lane

    28.8 mi · 32 min · Northwest Rogers Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto E Street

    34.5 mi · 40 min · E Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    39.4 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Thomas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E Street
74.8 mi · 61%
Northwest Rogers Lane
30 mi · 24%
Northwest Fort Sill Boulevard
2.09 mi · 2%
Southwest Gore Boulevard
0.99 mi · 1%
Northwest 1st Street
0.03 mi
North Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

E Street

Continue straight

39.4 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobart
01h 16m from Lawton
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thomas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Thomas?

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hobart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Lawton and 61.5 miles from Thomas.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thomas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 81.01 mi (130.37 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Thomas

#2 Thomas

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates35.7442200, -98.7475800
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Thomas (-98.74758, 35.74422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.87
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.44 $32.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.48 $36.97
Premium $4.63 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.42 $23.50 $47.00

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Thomas. The current time is 13:37:55.

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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.