How far is Payson, UT from Hardy, UT?
The driving distance from Payson, UT to Hardy, UT is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in Utah County, Utah, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payson and Hardy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payson and Hardy.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
33 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
54 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
15 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 100 North
63 m · 11 sec · 100 North
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2071 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 241
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 1600 North
2250 ft · 56 sec · 1600 North
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Turn right onto Geneva Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Geneva Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
38 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Turn left
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Payson and Hardy.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 Sunny leaving Payson and Sunny near Hardy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payson to Hardy?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Springville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Payson and 12 miles from Hardy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Payson and Sunny near Hardy.
Stop Ideas Near Springville
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 Springville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payson and Hardy. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).
#1 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hardy
Hardy is a place in Utah, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3385600, -111.7388200 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hardy (-111.73882, 40.33856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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