Big Bend to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585.8 miles 942.8 km · straight line
703 miles estimated 1131.4 km · driving distance
14h 9min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Big Bend to Payson, Arizona is 585.8 miles (942.8 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located NW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 703 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 9min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 59min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 24min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients