Brownsville to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

922.6 miles 1484.8 km · straight line
1142.9 miles actual route 1839.4 km · driving distance
19h 35min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Tucson?

The distance from Brownsville to Tucson is 922.6 miles (1484.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.9 miles, taking about 19h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville in Texas 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 35min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 30min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~25h 28min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Tucson

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM