Dallas, Texas to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

826.4 miles 1330 km · straight line
952.6 miles actual route 1533 km · driving distance
16h 9min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Tucson?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Tucson is 826.4 miles (1330 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.6 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 9min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 23min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~21h 0min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Tucson

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM