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
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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.
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Start on US 412; OK 3; OK 136
358 ft·19 sec·North Main Street
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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
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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
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Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.4 mi·1 min·Peery Street
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Continue on US 412; OK 3
0.7 mi·1 min·Governor George Nigh's Northwest Passage
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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
10 mi·13 min·OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on OK 3; OK 33
28 mi·34 min·East Russworm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Continue on OK 33
5.6 mi·6 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on OK 33
2.6 mi·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 straight / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
66 ft·3 sec·East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
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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 58 miles or 1h 9m 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 58 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.2 and 255.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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122.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|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|~2h 28m in|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|~3h 23m in|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.
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243.6 mi into trip|~4h 52m in|OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Turn right onto OK 74 / South Portland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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255.6 mi into trip|~5h 7m in|Northwest 192nd Street
Turn left onto Northwest 192nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.05 one way
$82.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$45.08
$90.15
premium
$4.89
$50.53
$101.07
diesel
$5.61
$57.98
$115.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Guymon, OK
Evening
in Guymon on Saturday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edmond, OK
Evening
in Edmond on Saturday
Local time
8:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
26 degrees cooler 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 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?
5/10
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.
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,123 ft1,047 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
2,132 ft
Highest Point
3,123 ft
Elevation Range
2,076 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 262.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Edmond, OK before the return drive.
