Origin
Claypool, AZ
Evening in Claypool on Thursday
Local time
8:43 PM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claypool, AZ to Hayden, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claypool, AZ
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Hayden, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Claypool, AZ to Hayden, AZ covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tucson-Globe Highway, US 60, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on Tucson-Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 42.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tucson-Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
East Oak Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Hill Street
Turn right onto South Hill Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 32.9 mi | 46m |
| US 60 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Ash Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Winkelman-Superior Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Globe-Lordsburg Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Velasco Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Hill Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tucson-Globe Highway
— 32.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claypool, AZ and Hayden, AZ.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 60
3
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Oak Street
6
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Hill Street
7
Turn left onto US 60
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ash Street
8
Continue on US 70; AZ 77
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 77
33 mi
·
46 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
10
Turn right onto AZ 177
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
11
Continue on AZ 177
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
12
Turn right onto Velasco Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Velasco Avenue
13
Turn left onto Hayden Avenue
336 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hayden Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Hayden Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Claypool, AZ · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Claypool, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hayden, AZ
The final approach into Hayden, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.53 one way
$17.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.02 | $18.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Hayden, AZ
Evening in Hayden on Thursday
Local time
8:43 PM
MST
Current temp
52°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 Claypool, AZ to Hayden, AZ covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tucson-Globe Highway, US 60, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Claypool, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.53 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.8 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Claypool, AZ to Hayden, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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