Origin
Guymon, OK
Afternoon in Guymon on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guymon, OK to Edmond, OK
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
262.6 mi
423 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
Photo: cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
Traveling from Guymon to Edmond covers 262.6 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You can expect to spend about 5 hours and 20 minutes on the road, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. The route primarily utilizes Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, OK 3, and East Russworm Street to bridge the distance. With a fuel budget of approximately $40, it is an economical trip that fits well into a weekend itinerary. Since the entire drive stays within the Great Plains region, you will experience a consistent landscape as you transition from the Panhandle toward the central part of the state. It is a straightforward trip that is best tackled in one go to keep your momentum steady.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.3 miles from Guymon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed profile that balances long, open stretches with local road navigation. You will spend about 32% of your time on highways, providing a blend of speed and more deliberate driving through regional corridors. A significant portion of your journey includes an 88.8-mile stretch on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, which serves as the longest uninterrupted leg of the trip. The road personality shifts from the expansive feel of the western plains to the more developed surroundings near Edmond. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that requires you to stay alert through the transition from highway cruising to the final miles on local streets.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage is the longest continuous segment at about 88.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 122.2 miles in near US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.6 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: at 122.2 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 170.8 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
122.2 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
124.3 mi into trip
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~2h 28m in
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US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
170.8 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
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OK 3; US 270; US 281
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
243.6 mi into trip
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~4h 52m in
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OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
255.6 mi into trip
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~5h 7m in
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Northwest 192nd Street
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage | 88.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| OK 3 | 54.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| East Russworm Street | 28.4 mi | 34m |
| US 183 | 14 mi | 16m |
| OK 33 | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Road AA | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| South Portland Avenue | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Road W | 10.1 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
— 88.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guymon, OK and Edmond, OK.
1
Start on US 412; OK 3; OK 136
358 ft
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19 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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Northeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North East Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North East Street
4
Continue on US 412; OK 3
10 mi
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11 min
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Road W
5
Continue on US 412; OK 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
6
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.4 mi
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1 min
·
Peery Street
7
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
8
Continue on US 412; OK 3
12 mi
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14 min
·
Road AA
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 412; OK 3
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
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Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.4 mi
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3 min
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
1.5 mi
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1 min
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
2.0 mi
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3 min
·
Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
5.0 mi
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5 min
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US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi
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26 min
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OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi
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2 min
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OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi
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49 sec
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North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi
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9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
14 mi
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15 min
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OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
10 mi
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13 min
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OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on OK 3; OK 33
28 mi
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34 min
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East Russworm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi
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6 min
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OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi
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2 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 33
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Turn slight right onto West Prairie Grove Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Prairie Grove Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto OK 74
12 mi
·
15 min
·
South Portland Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 192nd Street
Use the left lane.
33
Continue on West Danforth Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Danforth Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto North Boulevard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Boulevard Street
Use the none lane.
35
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; US 77
Trip Plan
Planning for this 5-hour and 20-minute drive is simple, but keeping a steady pace is key to staying comfortable. You should aim to leave early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and minimize traffic as you approach your destination. While the route only necessitates one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs, as the longest 88.8-mile stretch can be fatiguing. Keep your fuel budget of $40 in mind when choosing where to top off, as prices can fluctuate between the Panhandle and central Oklahoma. Because you only have one mandatory stop, you have the flexibility to adjust your itinerary based on your personal energy levels and traffic conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.3 miles from Guymon, OK, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.3 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edmond, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Guymon, 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 Guymon, OK
This is one driving day of about 262.6 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Guymon, 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 Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage for about 88.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.3 mi from Guymon, OK · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.3 miles from Guymon, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.8 miles.
Arriving in Edmond, OK
The final approach into Edmond, 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 Edmond, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.89 one way
$79.77 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.34 | $116.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.8 | 0 | $27.57 | $12.60 |
| Efficient EV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.98 | $10.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105 | 1 | $36.76 | $16.81 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Edmond, OK
Afternoon in Edmond on Sunday
Local time
1:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Guymon, OK to Edmond, OK covers 262.6 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, OK 3, East Russworm Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.3 miles from Guymon, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.6 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: at 122.2 miles (US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3 / Oklahoma Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 124.3 miles (US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34 / 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 170.8 miles (OK 3; US 270; US 281): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Guymon, OK to Edmond, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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