Payson, Arizona to San Miguel de Allende: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1123.7 miles 1808.4 km · straight line
1348.4 miles estimated 2170.1 km · driving distance
27h 8min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from San Miguel de Allende?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to San Miguel de Allende is 1123.7 miles (1808.4 km) as the crow flies. San Miguel de Allende is located SE of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1348.4 miles, taking about 27h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Payson, Arizona is in Arizona, United States, while San Miguel de Allende is in Mexico.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Payson, Arizona and San Miguel de Allende. 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 San Miguel de Allende

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 8min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 34min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~35h 16min $162–$472* Comfort

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
San Miguel de Allende
20.91°N, 100.75°W
America/Mexico_City
1910m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 375 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients