Denton to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

806.9 miles 1298.6 km · straight line
956 miles actual route 1538.6 km · driving distance
16h 12min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Denton from Tucson?

The distance from Denton to Tucson is 806.9 miles (1298.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 956 miles, taking about 16h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 12min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 26min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~21h 4min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Tucson

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM