How far is Thomas, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Thomas, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thomas and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas and Tulsa.
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Start on North Main Street
30 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Broadway Avenue
12.1 mi · 18 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue on East Russworm Street
28.4 mi · 35 min · East Russworm Street
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
16.7 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
37 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto North Noble Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue
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Turn right onto West North Street
1 km · 1 min · West North Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East North Street
2563 ft · 54 sec · East North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on West Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
1949 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto I 44 East: Tulsa
845 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
10.4 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Downtown
1339 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Lawton Avenue West
714 ft · 24 sec · South Lawton Avenue West
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Turn straight onto West Heavy Traffic Way South
757 ft · 26 sec · West Heavy Traffic Way South
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Continue on West 2nd Street South
713 ft · 26 sec · West 2nd Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Frisco Avenue
118 m · 21 sec · South Frisco Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street South
1531 ft · 1 min · West 3rd Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
119 m · 16 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thomas and Tulsa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Russworm Street
Continue straight
37 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Thomas and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thomas to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Guthrie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Thomas and 109.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thomas and Mostly Cloudy near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Guthrie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guthrie.
Guthrie, OK
Santa Fe Depot
Norman
Purcell
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thomas and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 156.66 mi (252.12 km).
#1 Thomas
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 35.7442200, -98.7475800 |
| Altitude | 532 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 2nd Street (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $25.94 | $51.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.17 | $58.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.09 | $74.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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