Payson, Arizona to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.6 miles 1135.6 km · straight line
846.7 miles estimated 1362.7 km · driving distance
17h 2min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Payson, Arizona from Yellowstone?

The distance from Payson, Arizona to Yellowstone is 705.6 miles (1135.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located N of Payson, Arizona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.7 miles, taking about 17h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Arizona in Arizona and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 2min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 26min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 9min $102–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Arizona & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Payson, Arizona
34.23°N, 111.33°W
America/Phoenix
1500m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients