Apple Valley, California to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

391.4 miles 629.9 km · straight line
477.6 miles actual route 768.6 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Tucson?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Tucson is 391.4 miles (629.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.6 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Tucson in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Tucson

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM