Death Valley to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Death Valley from Tucson?
The distance from Death Valley to Tucson is 451.6 miles (726.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522.3 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Tucson in Arizona.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 151 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 55.1 times to circle the Earth's equator