How far is Logan, UT from Payson, UT?
The driving distance from Logan, UT to Payson, UT is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Davis County, Utah, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Logan and Payson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan and Payson.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight right
25.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit straight
2241 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
20.7 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
54 mi · 58 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Payson, Main St
1201 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 100 North
55 m · 5 sec · 100 North
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan and Payson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
54 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Logan and Mostly Sunny near Payson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Logan to Payson?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Logan and 69.3 miles from Payson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Logan and Mostly Sunny near Payson.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Logan and Payson. Straight-line distance: 116.97 mi (188.24 km).
#1 Logan
The most populous city in Cache County, Utah.
| Population | 51,680 |
| Coordinates | 41.7354900, -111.8343900 |
| Altitude | 1382 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payson
City in Utah County, Utah, United States
| Population | 21,033 |
| Coordinates | 40.0444000, -111.7321500 |
| Altitude | 1418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payson (-111.73215, 40.0444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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