Payson, Arizona to Upland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

361.6 miles 581.9 km · straight line
433.9 miles estimated 698.3 km · driving distance
8h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from Upland?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Upland is 361.6 miles (581.9 km) as the crow flies. Upland is located W of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.9 miles, taking about 8h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Arizona in Arizona and Upland in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Payson, Arizona and Upland. 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 Upland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 44min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 29min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 18min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Arizona & Upland

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
Upland
34.10°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
377m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients