Flagstaff to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

69.3 miles 111.6 km · straight line
86.7 miles estimated 139.5 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Flagstaff to Payson, Arizona is 69.3 miles (111.6 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located SSE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.7 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 359.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients