How far is Payson, AZ from Hayden, AZ?
The driving distance from Payson, AZ to Hayden, AZ is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payson and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson and Hayden.
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Start on South Beeline Highway
15.7 mi · 20 min · South Beeline Highway
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Turn left onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
33.9 mi · 48 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Continue on Apache Trail
27 mi · 40 min · Apache Trail
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Turn left onto US 60
1.5 mi · 3 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad 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 South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tucson-Globe Highway
32.9 mi · 46 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1706 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Turn right onto Velasco Avenue
2666 ft · 1 min · Velasco Avenue
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Turn left onto Hayden Avenue
102 m · 9 sec · Hayden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hayden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Payson and Hayden.
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
Turn left onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
33.9 mi · 00h 48m
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 Payson and Sunny near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payson to Hayden?
The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 59.3 miles from Payson and 59.2 miles from Hayden.
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 28.3 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 12:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Payson and Sunny near Hayden.
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 Payson and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 90.23 mi (145.21 km).
#1 Payson
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 15,947 |
| Coordinates | 34.2308700, -111.3251400 |
| Altitude | 1500 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayden
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 633 |
| Coordinates | 33.0047900, -110.7853800 |
| Altitude | 623 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayden (-110.78538, 33.00479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 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 22m |
| 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 | $20.70 | $41.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.31 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.61 | $53.22 |
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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