Baltimore to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1974.8 miles 3178.1 km · straight line
2319.1 miles actual route 3732.2 km · driving distance
40h 46min estimated drive time
$223 - $275 estimated fuel cost
~4h 28min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Tucson?

The distance from Baltimore to Tucson is 1974.8 miles (3178.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2319.1 miles, taking about 40h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 28min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 46min $223 - $275 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 55min $186–$348* Budget
Train ~53h 0min $278–$812* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Tucson

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 658 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 165 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM