Farmington, New Mexico to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

245.6 miles 395.2 km · straight line
307 miles estimated 494 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Payson, Arizona is 245.6 miles (395.2 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located SW of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m 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 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients