Altus to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

683.5 miles 1100 km · straight line
820.2 miles estimated 1320 km · driving distance
16h 30min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Altus from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Altus to Payson, Arizona is 683.5 miles (1100 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located W of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.2 miles, taking about 16h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altus and Payson, Arizona. 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 Altus to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 30min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 48min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 27min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m elevation
Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients