Fresno, California to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.6 miles 950.4 km · straight line
701.7 miles actual route 1129.3 km · driving distance
12h 40min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Tucson?

The distance from Fresno, California to Tucson is 590.6 miles (950.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.7 miles, taking about 12h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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. 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 40min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 12min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~16h 28min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Tucson

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM