Merced to Payson, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.3 miles 818.1 km · straight line
610 miles estimated 981.7 km · driving distance
12h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Merced from Payson, Utah?

The distance from Merced to Payson, Utah is 508.3 miles (818.1 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Utah is located ENE of Merced. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610 miles, taking about 12h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Merced in California and Payson, Utah in Utah.

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 Merced 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 Merced to Payson, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 16min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 43min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 57min $73–$214* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients