Caldwell to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849 miles 1366.3 km · straight line
1048.1 miles actual route 1686.7 km · driving distance
19h 55min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Tucson?

The distance from Caldwell to Tucson is 849 miles (1366.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.1 miles, taking about 19h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho 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. 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 55min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 54min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~25h 54min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Caldwell & Tucson

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m 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 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM