Payson, Utah to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282 miles 453.9 km · straight line
352.6 miles estimated 567.4 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Payson, Utah from Tusayan?

The distance from Payson, Utah to Tusayan is 282 miles (453.9 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located S of Payson, Utah. By car, the driving distance is approximately 352.6 miles, taking about 7h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Payson, Utah in Utah and Tusayan in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Payson, Utah & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients