Atlanta to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1588.7 miles 2556.7 km · straight line
1806.4 miles actual route 2907.2 km · driving distance
32h 5min estimated drive time
$174 - $214 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Phoenix?

The distance from Atlanta to Phoenix is 1588.7 miles (2556.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1806.4 miles, taking about 32h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Phoenix 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 Atlanta and Phoenix. 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 Atlanta to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 5min $174 - $214 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 30min $145–$271* Budget
Train ~41h 43min $217–$632* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 530 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM