How far is Taylorsville, UT from Payson, UT?

The driving distance from Taylorsville, UT to Payson, UT is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.62 mi
01h 00m
Flight
44.42 mi
71.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.42 mi
Kilometers
71.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.3 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Payson
Fri, May 1, 7:59 PM MDT
Return by in Taylorsville
Fri, May 1, 9:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-05-01T18:58
Arrive Payson
Fri, May 1, 7:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
American Fork
UT

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

From Taylorsville
26.8 mi
00h 30m
To Payson
26.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and Payson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Payson.

  1. 1

    Start on 4700 South

    7 m · 6 sec · 4700 South

  2. 2

    Continue on 4700 South

    1107 ft · 24 sec · 4700 South

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylorsville Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Taylorsville Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on 4500 South

    1547 ft · 31 sec · 4500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 South: Las Vegas

    1587 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    50.2 mi · 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Payson, Main St

    1201 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 100 North

    55 m · 5 sec · 100 North

  10. 10

    Turn right

    105 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and Payson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
50.2 mi · 94%
Taylorsville Expressway
1.5 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.83 mi · 2%
I 15 South
0.3 mi · 1%
4500 South
0.29 mi · 1%
SR 115
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

50.2 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Fork
00h 30m from Taylorsville
Leave By
4:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylorsville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Payson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Payson?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

American Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Taylorsville and 26.8 miles from Payson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.36 one way or $14.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylorsville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Payson.

Stop Ideas Near American Fork

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around American Fork, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to American Fork.

RAIL

Provo

20 mi away
300 West 600 South
RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

44 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

95 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Payson. Straight-line distance: 44.42 mi (71.49 km).

Taylorsville

#1 Taylorsville

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population59,402
Coordinates40.6677200, -111.9388300
Altitude1310
CountryUnited States
Payson

#2 Payson

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population21,033
Coordinates40.0444000, -111.7321500
Altitude1418
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylorsville (-111.93883, 40.66772)
End: Payson (-111.73215, 40.0444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.36
Round trip
$14.72
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.36 $14.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.55 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $5.41 $10.23 $20.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and Payson. The current time is 18:58:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.