Lexington, Kentucky to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1543 miles 2483.2 km · straight line
1827.2 miles actual route 2940.6 km · driving distance
31h 40min estimated drive time
$176 - $216 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Tucson?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Tucson is 1543 miles (2483.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1827.2 miles, taking about 31h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 40min $176 - $216 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 0min $146–$274* Budget
Train ~41h 10min $219–$640* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Tucson

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 514 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM