Big Sur to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585 miles 941.4 km · straight line
668.2 miles actual route 1075.4 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Phoenix?

The distance from Big Sur to Phoenix is 585 miles (941.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.2 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Phoenix 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Phoenix. 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 Sur to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM