How far is Payson, OK from Stroud, OK?
The driving distance from Payson, OK to Stroud, OK is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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 Stroud.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson and Stroud.
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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
66 m · 7 sec · West 15th Street South
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Turn right onto National Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · National Drive
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Turn right onto Park Road
1272 ft · 31 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West 6th Street
109 m · 14 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto South Blaine Avenue
1908 ft · 51 sec · South Blaine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Price Avenue
2718 ft · 1 min · North Price Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1627 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
12.6 mi · 13 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright
1956 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North 8th Avenue
2110 ft · 35 sec · North 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1515 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 4th Avenue
43 m · 5 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Payson and Stroud.
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.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 leaving Payson and Mostly Cloudy near Stroud.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payson to Stroud?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 13.8 miles from Payson and 14.5 miles from Stroud.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Payson and Mostly Cloudy near Stroud.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Stroud. Straight-line distance: 17.62 mi (28.35 km).
#1 Payson
Payson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5503500, -96.8553000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stroud
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,704 |
| Coordinates | 35.7486800, -96.6580700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Avenue (-96.657693, 35.748678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.42 | $10.83 |
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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