Cañon City to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cañon City from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Cañon City to Payson, Arizona is 446.1 miles (718 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located SW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.4 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado 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. 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 Cañon City 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.