How far is Tool, TX from Comanche, TX?

The driving distance from Tool, TX to Comanche, TX is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.62 mi
03h 42m
Flight
144.74 mi
232.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.74 mi
Kilometers
232.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.62 mi
Kilometers
281.03 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Comanche
Sat, Oct 31, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Tool
Sat, Oct 31, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tool
2026-10-31T12:27
Arrive Comanche
Sat, Oct 31, 4:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tool
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cleburne
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Tool
87.2 mi
01h 51m
To Comanche
87.4 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tool and Comanche.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tool and Comanche.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tool Drive

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Tool Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Seven Points Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Seven Points Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Cedar Creek Parkway

    10.7 mi · 19 min · West Cedar Creek Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.9 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South Kaufman Street

    127 m · 10 sec · South Kaufman Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Kaufman Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Kaufman Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Creechville Road

    945 ft · 18 sec · Creechville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lake Bardwell Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lake Bardwell Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West Lake Bardwell Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Lake Bardwell Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 287

    790 ft · 19 sec · US Highway 287

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward US 287 North

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Joe Barton Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Congressman Joe Barton Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on West US Highway 287

    25.7 mi · 30 min · West US Highway 287

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    1295 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South US Highway 67

    1 km · 1 min · South US Highway 67

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward US 67 South

    719 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East South Loop

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East South Loop

  19. 19

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 377

    7.5 mi · 9 min · South US Highway 377

  21. 21

    Continue on Dublin Bypass

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Dublin Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest US Highway 377

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest US Highway 377

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 67

    15.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 67

  24. 24

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tool and Comanche.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
78.8 mi · 45%
West US Highway 287
25.7 mi · 15%
US Highway 67
15.4 mi · 9%
West Cedar Creek Parkway
10.7 mi · 6%
South US Highway 377
7.49 mi · 4%
Dublin Bypass
4.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleburne
01h 51m from Tool
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tool and Rain Showers Likely near Comanche.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tool to Comanche?

The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Cleburne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Tool and 87.4 miles from Comanche.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tool and Rain Showers Likely near Comanche.

Stop Ideas Near Cleburne

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

73 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tool and Comanche. Straight-line distance: 144.74 mi (232.93 km).

Tool

#1 Tool

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population2,335
Coordinates32.2679200, -96.1702500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Comanche

#2 Comanche

City in Texas, United States

Population4,219
Coordinates31.8973700, -98.6036600
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Tool (-96.17025, 32.26792)
End: Comanche (-98.60366, 31.89737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.36
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $22.68 $45.36
Mid-grade $4.20 $25.87 $51.74
Premium $4.57 $28.18 $56.35
Diesel $5.78 $35.59 $71.17

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 Texas · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Tool and Comanche. The current time is 12:27:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.