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

How far is Fort Worth from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Fort Worth to Payson, Arizona is 812.1 miles (1307 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located W of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.7 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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.