Yukon, OK to Guymon, OK is 249.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m via US 183, OK 3, and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the Great Plains region from start to finish. Expect a straightforward trip with a high percentage of time spent on main highways, making it a solid option for a single-day excursion. If you're looking for a direct route through the heart of the state, this option covers the essentials.
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
124.7 miles from Yukon, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 183
116.7 mi
2h 19m
OK 3
43.6 mi
49m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23.9 mi
23m
North Broadway Avenue
13.5 mi
14m
Northwest Highway
12.1 mi
13m
West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
11m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
9m
OK 8
5.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 183
— 116.7 mi, about 2h 19m
Traffic on I-40
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,830 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~207 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Yukon, OK and Guymon, OK.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·1 min·this road
2
Turn left onto Garth Brooks Boulevard
0.2 mi·41 sec·Garth Brooks Boulevard
3
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66
3.0 mi·4 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto North Cimarron Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Cimarron Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270
24 mi·23 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 108Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, WatongaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
483 ft·11 sec·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 281 Spur
4.1 mi·4 min·US 281 Spur
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 8; US 281
4.6 mi·5 min·OK 8; US 281
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
14 mi·14 min·North Broadway Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on OK 8; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·54 sec·OK 8; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 8
2.0 mi·2 min·South Clarence Nash Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto OK 3; OK 33; US 270; US 281
9.6 mi·11 min·West Russworm Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 270; US 281; OK 3
1.9 mi·2 min·US 270; US 281; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on OK 3; US 270; US 281
9.8 mi·11 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.5 mi·36 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
18
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·41 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
19
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.6 mi·42 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
20
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.9 mi·59 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
21
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.4 mi·23 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
22
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
0.8 mi·56 sec·OK 3; US 270; US 281
23
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3; US 270; US 281
4.2 mi·4 min·OK 3; US 270; US 281
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
8.4 mi·9 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on OK 3; OK 51; US 270; US 281
0.7 mi·49 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on OK 3; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on OK 3; US 270
1.8 mi·2 min·OK 3; US 270
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on OK 3; US 183; US 270
24 mi·26 min·OK 3; US 183; US 270
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3
7.1 mi·9 min·US 183; US 270; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 183; US 270; OK 3; OK 34
0.5 mi·1 min·9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
2.1 mi·4 min·Oklahoma Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Take the exit onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
167 ft·4 sec·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Merge onto US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
12 mi·13 min·Northwest Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
110 mi·2 hr 9 min·US 183; US 270; US 412; OK 3
Use the straight lane.
35
Turn left onto Northeast 4th Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·Northeast 4th Street
36
Turn right onto US 412; OK 3; OK 136
358 ft·14 sec·North Main Street
37
Arrive at destination
US 412; OK 3; OK 136
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Yukon, OK early in the morning will give you ample time to reach Guymon, OK before sunset. With a total duration of under 5 hours, this trip can comfortably be completed in one day, allowing for flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 116.7 miles on US 183, as services might be spread out in this part of the Great Plains. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if needed. The estimated fuel cost is around $39, so budget accordingly.
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 124.7 miles from Yukon, OK, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.7 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.7 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guymon, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yukon, 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 Yukon, OK
This is one driving day of about 249.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Yukon, 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 US 183 for about 116.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
Woodward, Oklahoma
Hours: 11 am–2 pm
+15802905052
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 78.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~2m in|OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Turn left onto OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / uturn lanes.
6
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
8
27.9 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
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 108
Toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
6
28.2 mi into trip|~32m in|US 281 Spur
Turn right onto US 281 Spur
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
78.4 mi into trip|~1h 29m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.82 one way
$73.63 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.64
$81.29
premium
$4.72
$46.29
$92.57
diesel
$4.80
$47.07
$94.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.8
0
$26.18
$11.97
Efficient EV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
EV Truck/SUV
99.7
1
$34.90
$15.96
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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 Jun 28, 2026
Origin
Yukon, OK
Evening
in Yukon on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 24 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:06AM CDT until June 30 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 1:39AM CDT until June 28 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Guymon, OK
Evening
in Guymon on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Clear
SSW 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 2:06AM CDT until June 30 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 28 at 1:39AM CDT until June 28 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
6 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
4h 53m 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.
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?
You'll spend about 69% of this 249.3-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 116.7 miles on US 183. After the highways, expect to transition to surface roads, offering a change of pace from steady highway cruising. This route features a significant amount of rural driving.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.7 mi on US 183.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and OK 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 249.3 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 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,123 ft1,301 ft
Total Climb
1,977 ft
Total Descent
155 ft
Highest Point
3,123 ft
~249.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,822 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 Yukon, OK to Guymon, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Watonga along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 249.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.7 miles on US 183. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 Guymon, 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 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (OK 66; US Historic 66 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Guymon, OK, but most travelers stay overnight.
