Austin, Texas to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792.7 miles 1275.7 km · straight line
894.2 miles actual route 1439 km · driving distance
15h 10min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Tucson?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Tucson is 792.7 miles (1275.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 894.2 miles, taking about 15h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, 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 Austin, Texas to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 10min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 12min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~19h 43min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Tucson

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM