Los Angeles to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.8 miles 636.9 km · straight line
459.9 miles actual route 740.1 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Los Angeles to Payson, Arizona is 395.8 miles (636.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.9 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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. 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 Los Angeles and Payson, Arizona. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM