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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.69 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.9 mi
32.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.9 mi
Kilometers
32.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.17 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Return by in Payson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Payson
2026-04-23T02:39
Arrive Carney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Payson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Chandler
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Payson
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Carney
14.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on E1010 Road

    685 ft · 19 sec · E1010 Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto E1000 Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · E1000 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 15th Street South

    6.5 mi · 8 min · West 15th Street South

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1414 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Carney Street

    1552 ft · 40 sec · Carney Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Flynn Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Flynn Avenue

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E1000 Road
8.89 mi · 31%
West 15th Street South
7.83 mi · 27%
Carney Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
E1010 Road
0.13 mi
Flynn Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
00h 19m from Payson
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chandler, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

53 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

63 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

74 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

88 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Carney. Straight-line distance: 19.9 mi (32.03 km).

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#1 Payson

Payson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5503500, -96.8553000
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Carney

#2 Carney

City in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population622
Coordinates35.8083900, -97.0128100
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: E1010 Road (-96.855301, 35.550382)
End: Flynn Avenue (-97.012811, 35.808402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.65
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Payson and Carney. The current time is 02:39:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.