Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Davenport, OK
Amicia Short
Payson, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Davenport to Payson is 19.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via OK 18 and US Historic 66, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward drive. You'll be traveling on a mix of highway and surface roads, so expect a bit of variety in your cruising. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick connection or as part of a larger trip without consuming much of your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 18 | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| US Historic 66 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| E1000 Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| CR N3450 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Allison Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mickey Clarkson Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Davenport, OK and Payson, OK.
Start on 2nd Street
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Street
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Keep slight left at fork onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Turn left onto Allison Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East 15th Street
Turn left onto OK 18
Turn left onto E1000 Road
Turn right onto CR N3450
At end of road, turn left onto E1010 Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US Historic 66; OK 66
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto East 15th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OK 18
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto E1000 Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Payson on Sunday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 19.8-mile drive is about 46% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 9.1 miles, primarily on OK 18. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip, so keep an eye out for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move from OK 18 to US Historic 66 and E1000 Road.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Avenue.
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 19.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US Historic 66; OK 66): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (East 15th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
248 ft
Highest Point
983 ft
~5.7 mi in
Elevation Range
175 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Chandler, OK
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Davenport
Fast_food
Early in the drive, short detour
Chandler, OK
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Su-We 05:00-22:00; Th-Sa 04:00-22:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Chandler, OK
Visit websiteMemorial
Near the end, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Davenport is a city in Frontier Country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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