Marietta to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1527.7 miles 2458.6 km · straight line
1833.2 miles estimated 2950.3 km · driving distance
36h 53min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Marietta from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Marietta to Payson, Arizona is 1527.7 miles (2458.6 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located W of Marietta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1833.2 miles, taking about 36h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Marietta in Georgia 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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Marietta 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 Marietta to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 53min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 16min $147–$275* Budget
Train ~47h 57min $220–$642* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marietta & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Marietta
33.95°N, 84.55°W
America/New_York
344m 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 509 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients