Baton Rouge to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baton Rouge from Tucson?
The distance from Baton Rouge to Tucson is 1172.5 miles (1886.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1328.8 miles, taking about 22h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
- You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator