Guymon to Ardmore is 360.5 miles and takes about 6h 51m via Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, and OK 3, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, moving from the Great Plains region down towards the southern part of the state. Expect a route that primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate experience. It's a straightforward trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently within the state.
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
180.2 miles from Guymon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
88.8 mi
1h 43m
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
65.8 mi
1h 7m
OK 3
53.2 mi
1h
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
29.8 mi
30m
OK 8
19 mi
20m
US 183
14 mi
16m
Road AA
12.3 mi
14m
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
— 88.8 mi, about 1h 43m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,754 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,889
Quietest
2 AM
~304 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guymon, OK and Ardmore, 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
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·3 min·Williams Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
5.0 mi·5 min·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·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on OK 3; US 270
2.0 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on OK 3; US 60; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·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·15 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi·11 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi·2 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·31 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
28
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·27 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
29
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
15 mi·16 min·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on OK 8; US 281
2.6 mi·2 min·OK 8; US 281
31
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 281 Spur
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
34
Merge onto I 40
30 mi·30 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 138BToward I 344: Kilpatrick TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft·6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·57 sec
Toward I 344 EastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto I 344
5.8 mi·6 min·John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
39
Merge onto I 240
4.2 mi·5 min·Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: LawtonUse the slight right lane.
41
Continue on I 240
0.5 mi·35 sec·I 240
42
Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3
1.1 mi·1 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi·4 min·Southwest Expressway
Exit 115Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
0.5 mi·35 sec·Southeast Expressway
45
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 4AToward I 35 South, US 77 South: DallasUse the slight right lane.
46
Merge onto I 35; US 77
0.1 mi·8 sec·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
47
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi·7 min·Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
48
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.6 mi·6 min·Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
49
Continue on I 35
0.9 mi·1 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Merge onto OK 9; I 35
0.8 mi·52 sec·McCall Bridge
51
Continue on OK 9; I 35
32 mi·33 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
52
Continue on I 35
11 mi·11 min·Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Continue on I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Take the exit
0.2 mi·42 sec
Exit 31AToward ArdmoreUse the sharp right lane.
55
Turn straight onto West Broadway Street
1.5 mi·2 min·West Broadway Street
Use the straight lane.
56
Turn right
51 ft·2 sec
57
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 6h 51m drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to complete it comfortably in one day. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 88.8-mile stretch on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage, as services might be less frequent. The $57 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so it's wise to budget a little extra. Since it's a single-day trip, consider packing snacks to minimize time spent at rest stops.
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 180.2 miles from Guymon, OK, or about 3h 34m 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 79 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180.2 miles or 3h 34m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ardmore, 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 360.5 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 221.3 and 268.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
221.3 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
7
251.4 mi into trip|~4h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138B
Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
8
262.3 mi into trip|~5h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
9
264.1 mi into trip|~5h 7m in|I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 115
Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dalla...
8
268.3 mi into trip|~5h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.14 one way
$120.27 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$65.36
$130.72
premium
$5.26
$74.64
$149.28
diesel
$6.18
$87.70
$175.40
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Kilpatrick Turnpike
(5.8 mi)$0.29
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
$60
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108.2
1
$37.85
$17.30
Efficient EV
90.1
1
$31.54
$14.42
EV Truck/SUV
144.2
1
$50.47
$23.07
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Guymon, OK
Late night
in Guymon on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
S 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ardmore, OK
Late night
in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 1 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 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 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 29% on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time cruising through towns and countryside. The longest continuous stretch without a major turn or exit is 88.8 miles on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. You'll notice the transition from faster highway driving to slower speeds as you enter and exit populated areas. Be prepared for more frequent stops and starts on the surface road sections.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.8 mi on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 221.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 360.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 221.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,123 ft872 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
2,339 ft
Highest Point
3,123 ft
Elevation Range
2,251 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Guymon, OK to Ardmore, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Ardmore is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. It is a regional center for the area and offers lodging and restaurants, as well as performing arts centers. Ardmore can serve as a base for exploring the nearby region and the Arbuckle Mountains.
Top landmarks
•Ardmore Historic Commercial District — United States historic place
•Ardmore Carnegie Library — United States historic place
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 51m. Total distance: 360.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 88.8 miles on Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Kilpatrick Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ardmore, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 221.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 251.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 262.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ardmore, OK before the return drive.
