Payson, Arizona to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Payson, Arizona from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Salt Lake City is 452.2 miles (727.8 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.7 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Arizona in Arizona and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Payson, Arizona and Salt Lake City. 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.