How far is Prague, OK from Payson, OK?
The driving distance from Prague, OK to Payson, OK is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prague and Payson.
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Start on Main Street
10.1 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto E1010 Road
1152 ft · 28 sec · E1010 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · E1010 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prague and Payson.
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.
Main Street
Start on Main Street
10.1 mi · 00h 17m
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 Prague and Mostly Cloudy near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prague to Payson?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Meeker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Prague and 6.8 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Prague and Mostly Cloudy near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near Meeker
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 Meeker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prague and Payson. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.96 km).
#1 Prague
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 2,364 |
| Coordinates | 35.4867400, -96.6850200 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payson
Payson is a place in Oklahoma, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5503500, -96.8553000 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-96.8553, 35.55035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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