Arlington, Texas to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.4 miles 1301 km · straight line
935.8 miles actual route 1506.1 km · driving distance
15h 51min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Tucson?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Tucson is 808.4 miles (1301 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935.8 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 51min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 1min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~20h 36min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Tucson

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM