How far is Hayden, AZ from Payson, AZ?
The driving distance from Hayden, AZ to Payson, AZ is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Payson.
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Start on Hayden Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Hayden Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
96 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Velasco Avenue
1968 ft · 58 sec · Velasco Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winkelman-Superior Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1706 ft · 39 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
32.8 mi · 46 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 52 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
1.4 mi · 2 min · US 60
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Turn uturn onto Apache Trail
27 mi · 40 min · Apache Trail
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Continue on Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
33.8 mi · 47 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
15.3 mi · 19 min · Beeline Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Beeline Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Payson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
Continue on Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
33.8 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hayden and Sunny near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Payson?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Hayden and 59.2 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.65 one way or $41.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hayden and Sunny near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Payson. Straight-line distance: 90.23 mi (145.21 km).
#1 Hayden
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 633 |
| Coordinates | 33.0047900, -110.7853800 |
| Altitude | 623 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payson
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 15,947 |
| Coordinates | 34.2308700, -111.3251400 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
End: AZ 87 (-111.325074, 34.230831)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.65 | $41.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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