Chico to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chico from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Chico to Payson, Arizona is 692.8 miles (1114.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located ESE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.3 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Chico 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.