Big Bend to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.4 miles 808.6 km · straight line
647.5 miles actual route 1042.1 km · driving distance
12h 26min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Tucson?

The distance from Big Bend to Tucson is 502.4 miles (808.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 647.5 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 26min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 55min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 10min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Tucson

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM