Delano to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

460.6 miles 741.3 km · straight line
552.8 miles estimated 889.6 km · driving distance
11h 7min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Delano from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Delano to Payson, Arizona is 460.6 miles (741.3 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Delano. By car, the driving distance is approximately 552.8 miles, taking about 11h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Delano 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 Delano 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 Delano to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 7min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 20min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 34min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delano & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients