Payson, Arizona to Queen Creek: Road Trip Guide & Distance

70.2 miles 112.9 km · straight line
87.7 miles estimated 141.1 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from Queen Creek?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Queen Creek is 70.2 miles (112.9 km) as the crow flies. Queen Creek is located SSW of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 87.7 miles, taking about 1h 46min. 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. 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. 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 Payson, Arizona and Queen Creek. 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 Queen Creek

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 41min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Arizona & Queen Creek

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
Queen Creek
33.25°N, 111.63°W
America/Phoenix
428m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 355 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients