Knoxville to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1564.2 miles 2517.4 km · straight line
1795.5 miles actual route 2889.5 km · driving distance
31h 4min estimated drive time
$173 - $213 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Knoxville from Tucson?

The distance from Knoxville to Tucson is 1564.2 miles (2517.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Knoxville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1795.5 miles, taking about 31h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Knoxville in Tennessee 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 4min $173 - $213 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 17min $144–$269* Budget
Train ~40h 23min $215–$628* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Knoxville & Tucson

Quick Facts

Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m 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 521 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM