Cedar Rapids to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1257 miles 2022.9 km · straight line
1551.3 miles actual route 2496.6 km · driving distance
28h 20min estimated drive time
$149 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Tucson?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Tucson is 1257 miles (2022.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1551.3 miles, taking about 28h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 20min $149 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 0min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~36h 50min $186–$543* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Tucson

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM