Apple Valley, California to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apple Valley, California from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Payson, Arizona is 334.7 miles (538.7 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.7 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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.