Blue Springs to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1046.3 miles 1683.8 km · straight line
1249.5 miles actual route 2010.9 km · driving distance
22h 47min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Tucson?

The distance from Blue Springs to Tucson is 1046.3 miles (1683.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1249.5 miles, taking about 22h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 47min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 20min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~29h 37min $150–$437* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Tucson

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM