Fresno, California to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.4 miles 814.9 km · straight line
675.7 miles actual route 1087.4 km · driving distance
12h 23min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Fresno, California to Payson, Arizona is 506.4 miles (814.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located ESE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.7 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 23min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 52min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 6min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM