Big Bend to Rio Rico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485.4 miles 781.2 km · straight line
582.5 miles estimated 937.4 km · driving distance
11h 43min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Rio Rico?

The distance from Big Bend to Rio Rico is 485.4 miles (781.2 km) as the crow flies. Rio Rico is located WNW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582.5 miles, taking about 11h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Rio Rico in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Rio Rico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Bend to Rio Rico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 43min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 4min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 8min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Rio Rico

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Rio Rico
31.47°N, 110.98°W
America/Phoenix
1061m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients