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

328.2 miles 528.2 km · straight line
395.4 miles actual route 636.4 km · driving distance
8h 0min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from El Paso to Payson, Arizona is 328.2 miles (528.2 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.4 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 0min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 36min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 36min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM