Dallas, Texas to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

842.3 miles 1355.5 km · straight line
976.5 miles actual route 1571.6 km · driving distance
17h 25min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Payson, Arizona is 842.3 miles (1355.5 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 976.5 miles, taking about 17h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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. 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 Dallas, Texas and Payson, Arizona. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 25min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 54min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~22h 39min $117–$342* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM