Jacksonville, Florida to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1730.9 miles 2785.6 km · straight line
1931.2 miles actual route 3108 km · driving distance
33h 39min estimated drive time
$186 - $229 estimated fuel cost
~3h 59min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Tucson?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Tucson is 1730.9 miles (2785.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1931.2 miles, taking about 33h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 39min $186 - $229 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 23min $154–$290* Budget
Train ~43h 45min $232–$676* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Tucson

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 577 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM