Bloomington, Indiana to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1447.9 miles 2330.2 km · straight line
1652.2 miles actual route 2658.9 km · driving distance
30h 20min estimated drive time
$159 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Tucson?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Tucson is 1447.9 miles (2330.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1652.2 miles, taking about 30h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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. 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 Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 20min $159 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 24min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~39h 26min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & Tucson

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 483 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM