Origin
Guymon, OK
Morning in Guymon on Monday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guymon, OK to Tulsa, OK
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
326.3 mi
525 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Guymon, OK to Tulsa, OK covers 326.3 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.8 miles on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
163.2 miles from Guymon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 15m drive with frequent turns across 326.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 256.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 326.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 256.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 325.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
256.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
8
256.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
6
325.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward Quanah Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Quanah Avenue
7
325.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m in
|
North Quanah Avenue
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
325.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m in
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West Archer Street North
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Guymon, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Ponca City
256.8 mi in
|
~5h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage | 88.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| Southeast 6th Street | 64.7 mi | 1h 13m |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 59 mi | 56m |
| Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway | 30.1 mi | 32m |
| Sand Springs Expressway | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| Oklahoma Avenue | 12.5 mi | 17m |
| Road AA | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| West Owen K. Garriott Road | 12.1 mi | 18m |
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 Tulsa, OK.
1
Start on US 412; OK 3; OK 136
358 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
3
Turn right onto North East Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North East Street
4
Continue on US 412; OK 3
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Road W
5
Continue on US 412; OK 3
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
6
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Peery Street
7
Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
8
Continue on US 412; OK 3
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Road AA
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 412; OK 3
82 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
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
·
21 sec
·
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
·
3 min
·
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
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 412
65 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Southeast 6th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lahoma Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 60; US 412; CR E0430
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 412
15 mi
·
14 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: Tulsa
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 412
44 mi
·
41 min
·
Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 412
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 64; US 412
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 64; US 412
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Keystone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 64; US 412
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Sand Springs Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Quanah Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto North Quanah Avenue
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Quanah Avenue
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto West Archer Street North
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Archer Street North
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn right onto North Boulder Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Boulder Avenue West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Arrive at destination
South Boulder Avenue West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.2 miles from Guymon, OK, or about 3h 14m 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 163.2 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tulsa, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 326.3 miles and 6h 15m.
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 163.2 mi from Guymon, OK · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 163.2 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 Tulsa, OK
The final approach into Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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
$49.56 one way
$99.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.64 | $109.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $61.60 | $123.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.49 | $144.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.94
Cimarron Turnpike
(59 mi)
$2.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.26 | $15.66 |
| Efficient EV | 81.6 | 0 | $28.55 | $13.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.5 | 1 | $45.68 | $20.88 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Tulsa, OK
Morning in Tulsa on Monday
Local time
11:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
12 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Tulsa, OK covers 326.3 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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, Southeast 6th Street, Cimarron Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.2 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 $49.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 326.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 256.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 325.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Guymon, OK to Tulsa, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
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