Little Rock to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1089.1 miles 1752.8 km · straight line
1271.5 miles actual route 2046.3 km · driving distance
21h 39min estimated drive time
$122 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Little Rock from Tucson?

The distance from Little Rock to Tucson is 1089.1 miles (1752.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1271.5 miles, taking about 21h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock in Arkansas 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 39min $122 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 59min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~28h 9min $153–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Rock & Tucson

Quick Facts

Little Rock
34.75°N, 92.29°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM