Imperial to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.4 miles 422.3 km · straight line
328 miles estimated 527.9 km · driving distance
6h 36min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Imperial from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Imperial to Payson, Arizona is 262.4 miles (422.3 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located ENE of Imperial. By car, the driving distance is approximately 328 miles, taking about 6h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Imperial in California and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Imperial 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 Imperial to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 36min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 55min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 16min $39–$115* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Imperial & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Imperial
32.85°N, 115.57°W
America/Los_Angeles
-18m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients