Lancaster, California to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.7 miles 718.9 km · straight line
504.8 miles actual route 812.4 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Tucson?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Tucson is 446.7 miles (718.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 504.8 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Tucson

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM