Palmdale to Payson, Arizona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.8 miles 624.1 km · straight line
465.3 miles estimated 748.9 km · driving distance
9h 22min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Payson, Arizona?

The distance from Palmdale to Payson, Arizona is 387.8 miles (624.1 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Arizona is located E of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale to Payson, Arizona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 22min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 14min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 54min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Payson, Arizona

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients