Payson, Utah to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.1 miles 957.8 km · straight line
792.9 miles actual route 1276.1 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Payson, Utah from San Francisco?

The distance from Payson, Utah to San Francisco is 595.1 miles (957.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WSW of Payson, Utah. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.9 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Utah in Utah and San Francisco in California.

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. 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, Utah and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Utah & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM