Alamogordo to Payson, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

588.4 miles 946.9 km · straight line
706.1 miles estimated 1136.3 km · driving distance
14h 12min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Alamogordo from Payson, Utah?

The distance from Alamogordo to Payson, Utah is 588.4 miles (946.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Utah is located NNW of Alamogordo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.1 miles, taking about 14h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Alamogordo in New Mexico and Payson, Utah in Utah.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alamogordo and Payson, Utah. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alamogordo to Payson, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 12min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 2min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 28min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alamogordo & Payson, Utah

Quick Facts

Alamogordo
32.90°N, 105.96°W
America/Denver
1323m elevation
Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients