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

The driving distance from Thomas, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
88.58 mi
01h 29m
Flight
71.76 mi
115.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.58 mi
Kilometers
142.55 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Thomas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thomas
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Oklahoma City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Geary
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States of America

From Thomas
44.5 mi
00h 44m
To Oklahoma City
44.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    30 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.3 km · 60 sec · Crosstown Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Klein Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · South Klein Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Sheridan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 43%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 28%
East Broadway Avenue
12.1 mi · 14%
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.52 mi · 2%
West Sheridan Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Crosstown Expressway
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geary
00h 44m from Thomas
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Thomas and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Geary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Thomas and 44.1 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.85 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thomas and Mostly Cloudy near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Geary

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

85 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

111 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thomas and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 71.76 mi (115.48 km).

Thomas

#1 Thomas

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates35.7442200, -98.7475800
Altitude532
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: North Main Street (-98.747595, 35.74422)
End: North Robinson Avenue (-97.51641, 35.467562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $11.85
Round trip
$23.71
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.85 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.33 $26.66
Premium $4.63 $14.48 $28.95
Diesel $5.42 $16.95 $33.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Thomas and Oklahoma City. The current time is 00:07:24.

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.