Iowa City to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Tucson?

The distance from Iowa City to Tucson is 1251.9 miles (2014.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1544.6 miles, taking about 28h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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.