Frisco to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

824.7 miles 1327.3 km · straight line
968.7 miles actual route 1558.9 km · driving distance
16h 25min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Frisco from Tucson?

The distance from Frisco to Tucson is 824.7 miles (1327.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Frisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.7 miles, taking about 16h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Frisco 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 Frisco 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 Frisco to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 25min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 42min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~21h 21min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frisco & Tucson

Quick Facts

Frisco
33.15°N, 96.82°W
America/Chicago
212m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM