La Quinta to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

324.9 miles 522.9 km · straight line
366.8 miles actual route 590.3 km · driving distance
6h 32min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is La Quinta from Tucson?

The distance from La Quinta to Tucson is 324.9 miles (522.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of La Quinta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 366.8 miles, taking about 6h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — La Quinta in California and Tucson in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 La Quinta 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 La Quinta to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 32min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 12min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Quinta & Tucson

Quick Facts

La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM