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

549.4 miles 884.2 km · straight line
659.3 miles estimated 1061 km · driving distance
13h 16min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from Plainview, Texas?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Plainview, Texas is 549.4 miles (884.2 km) as the crow flies. Plainview, Texas is located E of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.3 miles, taking about 13h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Arizona in Arizona and Plainview, Texas in Texas.

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 Payson, Arizona and Plainview, Texas. 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 Payson, Arizona to Plainview, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 16min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 55min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 15min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Arizona & Plainview, Texas

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients