Thomas, OK to Lawton, OK is 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m via OK 33 and US 62, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey with a high percentage of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it an efficient trip if you're looking to cover ground quickly. Consider this route for a simple, direct connection between these two Oklahoma points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.4 miles from Thomas, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 122.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like OK 33 and US 62. Expect a consistent experience for much of the 122.9 miles, including an uninterrupted stretch of 86.4 miles on OK 33. The road maintains a highway feel throughout, making for a predictable and efficient journey where you can maintain steady speeds. You won't encounter many sharp turns or slow-downs, allowing for a smooth transition from Thomas to Lawton.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 33 and US 62. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 33 / West Broadway Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 33 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (OK 33; US 183): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.9 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|OK 33 / West Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto OK 33 / West Broadway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
14 mi into trip|~20m in|OK 33; US 183
Turn left onto OK 33; US 183
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
87.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 62 Business / 13th Street
Turn left onto US 62 Business / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
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121.9 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 281 Business
Take the exit onto US 281 Business toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward US 281 Business South: Lawton
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 33
86.4 mi
1h 48m
US 62
29.9 mi
33m
13th Street
2.9 mi
4m
West Broadway Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
US 281 Business
0.9 mi
1m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
0.9 mi
<1m
Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OK 33
— 86.4 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thomas, OK and Lawton, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
99 ft·8 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto OK 33
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 33
12 mi·18 min·OK 33
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Turn left onto OK 33; US 183
74 mi·1 hr 29 min·OK 33; US 183
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 62 Business
2.9 mi·4 min·13th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 62
23 mi·25 min·US 62
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.0 mi·8 min·US 62
Toward Rogers LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Indian Trail Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Indian Trail Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
10
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 281 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·US 281 Business
Exit 39AToward US 281 Business South: LawtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
38 ft·0 sec·Southwest Gore Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest Gore Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2.5 hours, this is a perfect one-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll have ample daylight to complete the 122.9 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $19. While there's only one designated stop in the data, you'll find plenty of opportunities for quick breaks along US 62. Given the highway-heavy nature, plan to refuel before leaving Thomas to ensure you have enough gas, as the longest stretch without a major town break is substantial.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Thomas, OK, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawton, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thomas, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thomas, OK
This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Thomas, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on OK 33 for about 86.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.4 mi from Thomas, OK
· 1h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Thomas, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before OK 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.4 miles.
Arriving in Lawton, OK
The final approach into Lawton, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawton, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Elmer Thomas Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 122.9
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+15805813400
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.21 one way
$38.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.10
$42.19
premium
$4.89
$23.65
$47.30
diesel
$5.61
$27.13
$54.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.9
0
$12.90
$5.90
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.92
EV Truck/SUV
49.2
0
$17.21
$7.87
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Thomas, OK
Night
in Thomas on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawton, OK
Night
in Lawton on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Hobart, OK
61 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Thomas, OK to Lawton, OK covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 33, US 62, 13th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.4 miles from Thomas, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 33 / West Broadway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (OK 33; US 183): Lane positioning matters here; at 87.9 miles (US 62 Business / 13th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Thomas, OK to Lawton, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
