Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Joshua Tree, California (Town) from Payson, Arizona?
The distance from Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Payson, Arizona is 285.1 miles (458.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Joshua Tree, California (Town). By car, the driving distance is approximately 356.4 miles, taking about 7h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Joshua Tree, California (Town) 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 Joshua Tree, California (Town) 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 Joshua Tree, California (Town) to Payson, Arizona
Suggested Stops Between Joshua Tree, California (Town) & Payson, Arizona
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
- You could travel this distance about 87.3 times to circle the Earth's equator