How far is Thomas, OK from Lawton, OK?

The driving distance from Thomas, OK to Lawton, OK is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
95.43 mi
01h 42m
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
95.43 mi
Kilometers
153.58 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in Thomas
Sat, May 30, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomas
2026-05-30T12:42
Arrive Lawton
Sat, May 30, 2:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thomas
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 Thomas
61.5 mi
00h 51m
To Lawton
34 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    30 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    74 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 13th Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Rogers Lane

    7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Indian Trail Road

    542 ft · 20 sec · Indian Trail Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    992 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Lawton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Avenue
13.9 mi · 15%
Rogers Lane
7.02 mi · 7%
13th Street
2.93 mi · 3%
US 281 Business South
0.95 mi · 1%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
0.43 mi
Bill W. Burgess
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

74 mi · 01h 29m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobart
00h 51m from Thomas
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 Thomas and 34 miles from Lawton.

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 14.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.76 one way or $25.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Thomas

#1 Thomas

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates35.7442200, -98.7475800
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
Lawton

#2 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-98.747595, 35.74422)
End: Southwest Gore Boulevard (-98.39033, 34.608665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $12.76
Round trip
$25.52
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.76 $25.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.35 $28.71
Premium $4.63 $15.59 $31.17
Diesel $5.42 $18.25 $36.50

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 Thomas and Lawton. The current time is 12:42:42.

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.