Duluth, Minnesota to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1415.5 miles 2278 km · straight line
1826.8 miles actual route 2940 km · driving distance
33h 11min estimated drive time
$176 - $216 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Tucson?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Tucson is 1415.5 miles (2278 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1826.8 miles, taking about 33h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 11min $176 - $216 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 49min $146–$274* Budget
Train ~43h 8min $219–$639* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Tucson

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 472 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM