Chicago to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1454.3 miles 2340.4 km · straight line
1730.9 miles actual route 2785.6 km · driving distance
31h 45min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Chicago from Saguaro?

The distance from Chicago to Saguaro is 1454.3 miles (2340.4 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located WSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1730.9 miles, taking about 31h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Saguaro 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 Chicago and Saguaro. 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 Chicago to Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 45min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 6min $138–$260* Budget
Train ~41h 17min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Chicago
41.88°N, 87.63°W
America/Chicago
181m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 485 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM