College Station to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

869.5 miles 1399.3 km · straight line
998.9 miles actual route 1607.5 km · driving distance
17h 7min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is College Station from Tucson?

The distance from College Station to Tucson is 869.5 miles (1399.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 998.9 miles, taking about 17h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — College Station 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 College Station 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 College Station to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 7min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 32min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~22h 15min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Tucson

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM