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Trip from Winkelman, AZ to Hayden, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4m

Distance

2 mi

3 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$0

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 4m ★
6 AM
0h 4m ★
8 AM
0h 5m
10 AM
0h 4m ★
12 PM
0h 4m ★
3 PM
0h 4m ★
5 PM
0h 5m
8 PM
0h 4m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hayden, AZ, AZ

Hayden, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winkelman, AZ to Hayden, AZ covers 2 miles and takes about 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Winkelman-Superior Highway, Velasco Avenue, 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.1 miles on Winkelman-Superior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Winkelman-Superior Highway 1.1 mi 2m
Velasco Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hayden Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Thorne Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Winkelman-Superior Highway — 1.1 mi, about 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Thorne Avenue

71 ft · 8 sec · Thorne Avenue
2

Turn left onto AZ 177

0.2 mi · 25 sec · 2nd Street
3

Continue on AZ 177

1.1 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
4

Turn right onto Velasco Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Velasco Avenue
5

Turn left onto Hayden Avenue

336 ft · 9 sec · Hayden Avenue
6

Arrive at destination

Hayden Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.9 — 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 | AZ 177 / 2nd Street

Turn left onto AZ 177 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | Hayden Avenue

Turn left onto Hayden Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.40 one way

$0.80 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 1 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $0.42 $0.84
premium $5.59 $0.44 $0.88
diesel $5.61 $0.44 $0.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$0

Estimated CO2 emission: 0.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 0.6 0 $0.21 $0.10
Efficient EV 0.5 0 $0.18 $0.08
EV Truck/SUV 0.8 0 $0.28 $0.13

Gas CO2

1 kg

EV CO2

0 kg (100% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Winkelman, AZ

Morning in Winkelman on Saturday

Local time

11:59 AM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hayden, AZ

Morning in Hayden on Saturday

Local time

11:59 AM

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

1 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

4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

2 mi in 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.1 mi on Winkelman-Superior Highway.

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 AZ 177 / 2nd Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Winkelman, AZ to Hayden, AZ is easy. At 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 177 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Hayden Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,068 ft 1,955 ft

Total Climb

117 ft

Total Descent

34 ft

Highest Point

2,068 ft

~1.8 mi in

Elevation Range

113 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4m. Total distance: 2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 1.1 miles on Winkelman-Superior Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 177 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (Hayden Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hayden, AZ before heading back.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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