Madera to Payson, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.9 miles 801.3 km · straight line
597.5 miles estimated 961.6 km · driving distance
12h 1min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Madera from Payson, Utah?

The distance from Madera to Payson, Utah is 497.9 miles (801.3 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Utah is located ENE of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.5 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Madera in California and Payson, Utah in Utah.

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 Madera and Payson, Utah. 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 Madera to Payson, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 1min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 25min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 37min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madera & Payson, Utah

Quick Facts

Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients