Lake Tahoe to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.1 miles 1118.7 km · straight line
863.7 miles actual route 1390 km · driving distance
16h 40min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Lake Tahoe from Tucson?

The distance from Lake Tahoe to Tucson is 695.1 miles (1118.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Lake Tahoe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863.7 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Lake Tahoe in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lake Tahoe 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 Lake Tahoe to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 40min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 0min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 40min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Tahoe & Tucson

Quick Facts

Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM