Origin
Carney, OK
Morning in Carney on Friday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carney, OK to Payson, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Payson, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carney, OK to Payson, OK covers 28.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 18, US 177, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on OK 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 38m highway drive covering 28.8 miles, with most of the trip on OK 18 and US 177. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.1 miles on OK 18.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 18 and US 177. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Carney Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Carney Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 177): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US Historic 66; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Carney Street
Turn left onto Carney Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 177
Turn left onto US 177
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US Historic 66; OK 66
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
OK 18
Turn right onto OK 18
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
E1000 Road
Turn left onto E1000 Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 18 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| US 177 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| US Historic 66 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| E1000 Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| CR N3450 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carney Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| E1010 Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 18
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carney, OK and Payson, OK.
1
Start on Flynn Avenue
83 ft
·
7 sec
·
Flynn Avenue
2
Turn left onto Carney Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Carney Street
3
Continue on Central Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 177
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 177
5
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
US Historic 66; OK 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto OK 18
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 18
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn left onto E1000 Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
E1000 Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto CR N3450
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
CR N3450
9
At end of road, turn left onto E1010 Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
E1010 Road
10
Arrive at destination
E1010 Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Payson, OK
Morning in Payson on Friday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carney, OK to Payson, OK covers 28.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 18, US 177, US Historic 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Carney, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Carney Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 177): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (US Historic 66; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carney, OK to Payson, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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