Midland, Texas to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.7 miles 895.9 km · straight line
668 miles estimated 1075.1 km · driving distance
13h 26min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Midland, Texas to Payson, Arizona is 556.7 miles (895.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located WNW of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668 miles, taking about 13h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 26min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 7min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 28min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients