Big Sur to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

678.5 miles 1091.9 km · straight line
781.1 miles actual route 1257.1 km · driving distance
14h 54min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Tucson?

The distance from Big Sur to Tucson is 678.5 miles (1091.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 781.1 miles, taking about 14h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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. 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 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 Sur to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 54min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 53min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 22min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Tucson

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM