Las Cruces to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Cruces from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Las Cruces to Payson, Arizona is 294.2 miles (473.4 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located WNW of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.7 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico 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 Las Cruces 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.