El Mirage to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.5 miles 115 km · straight line
89.4 miles estimated 143.8 km · driving distance
1h 48min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is El Mirage from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from El Mirage to Payson, Arizona is 71.5 miles (115 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located NE of El Mirage. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.4 miles, taking about 1h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Mirage 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 El Mirage to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 48min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 10min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 43min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Mirage & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

El Mirage
33.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
349m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 348.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients