Dry Tortugas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1858.7 miles 2991.3 km · straight line
2519.4 miles actual route 4054.6 km · driving distance
45h 18min estimated drive time
$242 - $298 estimated fuel cost
~4h 14min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from Phoenix?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to Phoenix is 1858.7 miles (2991.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WNW of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2519.4 miles, taking about 45h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 14min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida and Phoenix 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 Dry Tortugas and Phoenix. 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 Dry Tortugas to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 18min $242 - $298 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 22min $202–$378* Budget
Train ~58h 53min $302–$882* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 620 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 155 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM