Payson Az. to Newport Ca. best route
I will be in Payson Az. for a couple more weeks, then heading to Newport Ca. for Wedding.. Would it be best to head west on I-40 or head back to Phx. and take I-10 Thanks
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100 miles shorter to go through Phoenix.
87-202-10-71-55 is 454 miles
Through Prescott Valley, 260-169-89-40 then on to Newport is 564 miles
Through Flagstaff, 260-Lake Mary Rd-40 then on to Newport is 565 miles
87 south from Payson to Phoenix is very good road. Mostly 4 lane divided almost all downhill. The other routes through Prescott, Camp Verde or Flagstaff involve a climb from Payson (5,000') up to around 7,000' elevation before descending. The roads are all good although some are rather winding and mostly 2 lane.
If entering Phoenix during rush hour it maybe worthwhile to take 87 to Shea Blvd to 101 to 10. This will bypass metro Phoenix although it is a bit further.
87-202-10-71-55 is 454 miles
Through Prescott Valley, 260-169-89-40 then on to Newport is 564 miles
Through Flagstaff, 260-Lake Mary Rd-40 then on to Newport is 565 miles
87 south from Payson to Phoenix is very good road. Mostly 4 lane divided almost all downhill. The other routes through Prescott, Camp Verde or Flagstaff involve a climb from Payson (5,000') up to around 7,000' elevation before descending. The roads are all good although some are rather winding and mostly 2 lane.
If entering Phoenix during rush hour it maybe worthwhile to take 87 to Shea Blvd to 101 to 10. This will bypass metro Phoenix although it is a bit further.
