Athens, Georgia to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1597.2 miles 2570.4 km · straight line
1806.9 miles actual route 2908 km · driving distance
31h 40min estimated drive time
$174 - $214 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from Tucson?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Tucson is 1597.2 miles (2570.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1806.9 miles, taking about 31h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia 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 Athens, Georgia to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 40min $174 - $214 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 0min $145–$271* Budget
Train ~41h 10min $217–$632* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & Tucson

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m 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 532 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM