How far is Union, NJ from Thomas, OK?

The driving distance from Union, NJ to Thomas, OK is about 1497.3 miles (2409.7 km), with a travel time of about 28h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1367.5 miles (2200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 56h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1497.3 mi
28h 28m
Flight
1367.48 mi
2200.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1367.48 mi
Kilometers
2200.74 km
Flight Time
02h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
1497.3 mi
Kilometers
2409.67 km
Drive Time
28h 28m

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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 28h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thomas
Thu, Sep 24, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Union
Fri, Sep 25, 8:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive Thomas
Thu, Sep 24, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
28h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Union
741.9 mi
14h 14m
To Thomas
755.4 mi
14h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Union Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Avenue

    74 m · 12 sec · Harding Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vauxhall Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    3245 ft · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    149 m · 10 sec · Springfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 West: Clinton

    1630 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    50.3 mi · 58 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

    23.4 mi · 29 min · Interstate 78 Toll Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    53.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  23. 23

    Continue on West Freeway

    174.3 mi · 3 hr 18 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    144.5 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 70 West: Saint Louis

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, I 55 South, I 44 East: Tulsa, Memphis, Kansas City, Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    266.5 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  33. 33

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  38. 38

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 10 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright

    33 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right

    30 mi · 37 min

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2563 ft · 49 sec · East North Street

  44. 44

    Continue on East Main Street

    1944 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Continue on East North Street

    1 km · 1 min · East North Street

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue

    62 m · 6 sec · North Noble Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  48. 48

    Continue on East 116th Street

    14.2 mi · 17 min · East 116th Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway

  50. 50

    Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

    1764 ft · 23 sec · Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge

  51. 51

    Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

    27.3 mi · 35 min · Sammy Davis, Junior Drive

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  53. 53

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  54. 54

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  55. 55

    Turn straight

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  56. 56

    Continue on East Russworm Drive

    1091 ft · 23 sec · East Russworm Drive

  57. 57

    Continue on East Russworm Street

    10.2 mi · 13 min · East Russworm Street

  58. 58

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  59. 59

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  60. 60

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
60 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
267 mi · 18%
West Freeway
174 mi · 12%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 10%
I 70
144 mi · 10%
I 70 West
144 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge
127 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

267 mi · 04h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
28h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
56h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.8 mi
1367.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
14h 14m from Union
Leave By
3:02 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Union and Mostly Sunny near Thomas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1497.3 miles (2409.7 km) and usually takes 28h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 741.9 miles from Union and 755.4 miles from Thomas.

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

The direct path is about 1367.5 miles (2200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $233.40 one way or $466.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 469.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Union and Thomas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Union and Mostly Sunny near Thomas.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Thomas. Straight-line distance: 1367.48 mi (2200.74 km).

Union

#1 Union

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population67,137
Coordinates40.6976000, -74.2632000
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Thomas

#2 Thomas

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population1,178
Coordinates35.7442200, -98.7475800
Altitude532
CountryUnited States
Start: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
End: Thomas (-98.74758, 35.74422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)49h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)37h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)29h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)24h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)21h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)18h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
52.83 gal
200 L · about $233.40
Round trip
$466.81
105.66 gal · 400 L
Estimated CO2
469.5 kg one way
Round trip: 939 kg / 2070 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $233.40 $466.81
Mid-grade $4.97 $262.46 $524.92
Premium $5.26 $277.94 $555.88
Diesel $6.47 $341.55 $683.09

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 New Jersey · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Union, NJ and Thomas, OK. The current time in Union is 11:24:10, although it is 10:24:10 in Thomas.

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.