Long Beach, California to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.7 miles 694.7 km · straight line
492.8 miles actual route 793.1 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Tucson?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Tucson is 431.7 miles (694.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.8 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Tucson

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM