Atlanta to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1540.2 miles 2478.7 km · straight line
1735.4 miles actual route 2792.8 km · driving distance
30h 9min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Tucson?

The distance from Atlanta to Tucson is 1540.2 miles (2478.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1735.4 miles, taking about 30h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 9min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 11min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~39h 12min $208–$607* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Tucson

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 513 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM