Palm Springs, California to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.2 miles 483.1 km · straight line
375.2 miles estimated 603.9 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Payson, Arizona is 300.2 miles (483.1 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.2 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California in California and Payson, Arizona in Arizona.

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 Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients