How far is Payson, OK from Carney, OK?
The driving distance from Payson, OK to Carney, OK is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payson and Carney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson and Carney.
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Start on E1010 Road
685 ft · 19 sec · E1010 Road
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto E1000 Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · E1000 Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West 15th Street South
6.5 mi · 8 min · West 15th Street South
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1414 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Carney Street
1552 ft · 40 sec · Carney Street
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Turn right onto Flynn Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · Flynn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flynn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Payson and Carney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
8.51 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Payson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payson to Carney?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Payson and 14.3 miles from Carney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Payson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carney.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
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 Chandler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Carney. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).
#1 Payson
Payson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5503500, -96.8553000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carney
City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 622 |
| Coordinates | 35.8083900, -97.0128100 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flynn Avenue (-97.012811, 35.808402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.79 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
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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