The drive from Hayden, AZ to Star Valley, AZ covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Apache Trail for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Hayden, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
33.8 mi
47m
Tucson-Globe Highway
32.8 mi
46m
Apache Trail
27 mi
39m
Beeline Highway
16 mi
19m
AZ 260
3.9 mi
6m
East Ash Street
2.3 mi
4m
North Broad Street
1.9 mi
3m
US 60
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
— 33.8 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, AZ and Star Valley, 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
1.4 mi·2 min·US 60
14
Turn uturn onto AZ 188
27 mi·39 min·Apache Trail
15
Continue on AZ 188
34 mi·47 min·Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
16
Turn right onto AZ 87
16 mi·19 min·Beeline Highway
17
Turn right onto AZ 260
3.9 mi·6 min·AZ 260
18
Arrive at destination
AZ 260
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Hayden, AZ, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 27 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Star Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hayden, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hayden, AZ
This is one driving day of about 122.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hayden, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway for about 33.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
41.7 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|AZ 188 / Apache Trail
Turn uturn onto AZ 188 / Apache Trail
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.38 one way
$48.77 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$25.81
$51.61
premium
$5.59
$26.94
$53.88
diesel
$5.61
$27.02
$54.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.7
0
$12.85
$5.88
Efficient EV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
EV Truck/SUV
49
0
$17.14
$7.83
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 17, 2026
Origin
Hayden, AZ
Afternoon
in Hayden on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Star Valley, AZ
Afternoon
in Star Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
2h 57m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tonto National Monument
National Monument
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 2h 57m drive with frequent turns across 122.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hayden, AZ to Star Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 57m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 122.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hayden, AZ to Star Valley, AZ covers 122.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway, Tucson-Globe Highway, Apache Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.2 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 $24.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hayden, AZ to Star Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 57m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Star Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
