Duncan, Oklahoma to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762 miles 1226.4 km · straight line
914.5 miles estimated 1471.7 km · driving distance
18h 24min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Duncan, Oklahoma from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Duncan, Oklahoma to Payson, Arizona is 762 miles (1226.4 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located W of Duncan, Oklahoma. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.5 miles, taking about 18h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Duncan, Oklahoma in Oklahoma 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 Duncan, Oklahoma 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 Duncan, Oklahoma to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 24min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 5min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 55min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duncan, Oklahoma & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Duncan, Oklahoma
34.50°N, 97.96°W
America/Chicago
342m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients