Payson, Arizona to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.7 miles 842.8 km · straight line
628.5 miles estimated 1011.4 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Rocky Mountain is 523.7 miles (842.8 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located NE of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.5 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Arizona in Arizona and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Arizona & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients