Lake Tahoe to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.7 miles 945.8 km · straight line
705.3 miles estimated 1135 km · driving distance
14h 11min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Payson, Arizona is 587.7 miles (945.8 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located ESE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 705.3 miles, taking about 14h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 11min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 1min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 26min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients