Trip from Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Tucson-Globe Highway, US 60, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Hayden, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ?

The route from Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

42.7 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

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 16m

10 AM

1h 9m

12 PM

1h 8m

3 PM

1h 10m

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ covers 42.7 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 32.8 miles on Tucson-Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.51 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: 42.7 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%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 42.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 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 32.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th 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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 9 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Velasco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AZ 177 / Winkelman-Superior Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 4th Street

Turn left onto 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Velasco Avenue

Turn right onto Velasco Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | AZ 177 / Winkelman-Superior Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 177 / Winkelman-Superior Highway

Navigation decision point

4

34.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 70; AZ 77 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 70; AZ 77 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Navigation decision point

5

42.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tucson-Globe Highway	32.8 mi	46m
US 60	2.4 mi	4m
East Ash Street	2.3 mi	4m
North Broad Street	1.9 mi	3m
Winkelman-Superior Highway	1.2 mi	2m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Velasco Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
South Hill Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Tucson-Globe Highway — 32.8 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, AZ and Claypool, AZ.

1

Start on Hayden Avenue

31 ft · 6 sec · Hayden Avenue

2

Turn left onto 4th Street

314 ft · 10 sec · 4th Street

3

Turn right onto Velasco Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Velasco Avenue

4

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 177

1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

5

Continue on AZ 177

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 2nd Street

6

Turn left onto AZ 77

33 mi · 46 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

7

At end of road, turn left onto US 70; AZ 77

0.9 mi · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

8

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

9

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street

10

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street

11

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street

12

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

13

Continue on US 60

2.4 mi · 4 min · US 60

14

Continue on US 60

155 ft · 16 sec · US 60

15

Turn right

81 ft · 5 sec

16

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.3 mi from Hayden, AZ · 31m into the drive

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Globe, AZ

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

Miami, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kearny, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Hayden, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Claypool, AZ

The final approach into Claypool, 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

$8.51 one way

$17.01 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$9.00	$18.00
premium	$5.59	$9.40	$18.80
diesel	$5.61	$9.43	$18.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.8	$4.48	$2.05
Efficient EV	10.7	$3.74	$1.71
EV Truck/SUV	17.1	$5.98	$2.73

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.

Forecast as of Apr 9, 2026

Origin

Hayden, AZ

Evening in Hayden on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Claypool, AZ

Evening in Claypool on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

MST

Current temp

54°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 warmer 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 Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ covers 42.7 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 21.3 miles from Hayden, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Velasco Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (AZ 177 / Winkelman-Superior Highway): Navigation decision point.

The route from Hayden, AZ to Claypool, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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