Fort Collins to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Collins from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Fort Collins to Payson, Arizona is 556.5 miles (895.6 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located SW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667.8 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Collins 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.