Mesa to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.4 miles 102.1 km · straight line
76.1 miles actual route 122.5 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Mesa to Payson, Arizona is 63.4 miles (102.1 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located NNE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76.1 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM