Abilene to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

656.2 miles 1056 km · straight line
770.5 miles actual route 1240 km · driving distance
13h 0min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Tucson?

The distance from Abilene to Tucson is 656.2 miles (1056 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.5 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Abilene and Tucson. 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 Abilene to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 0min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~16h 54min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Tucson

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM