Billings to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

946.2 miles 1522.8 km · straight line
1325.6 miles actual route 2133.3 km · driving distance
24h 11min estimated drive time
$128 - $157 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Billings from Tucson?

The distance from Billings to Tucson is 946.2 miles (1522.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located S of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1325.6 miles, taking about 24h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Billings 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 Billings to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 11min $128 - $157 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 1min $106–$199* Budget
Train ~31h 26min $159–$464* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Billings & Tucson

Quick Facts

Billings
45.78°N, 108.50°W
America/Denver
952m 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 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM