Lake Tahoe to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Tahoe from Phoenix?
The distance from Lake Tahoe to Phoenix is 590.2 miles (949.8 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 750.8 miles, taking about 14h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California and Phoenix 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. 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 Lake Tahoe and Phoenix. 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 Lake Tahoe to Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
- You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator