Payson, Utah to Prescott: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.5 miles 615.5 km · straight line
458.9 miles estimated 738.6 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Payson, Utah from Prescott?

The distance from Payson, Utah to Prescott is 382.5 miles (615.5 km) as the crow flies. Prescott is located S of Payson, Utah. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.9 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Utah in Utah and Prescott in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Payson, Utah and Prescott. 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, Utah to Prescott

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Utah & Prescott

Quick Facts

Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
Prescott
34.54°N, 112.47°W
America/Phoenix
1638m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients