Horizon City to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.6 miles 554.5 km · straight line
413.5 miles estimated 665.4 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Horizon City from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Horizon City to Payson, Arizona is 344.6 miles (554.5 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located WNW of Horizon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.5 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Horizon City in Texas and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Horizon City 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 Horizon City to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Horizon City & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Horizon City
31.69°N, 106.21°W
America/Denver
1226m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients