Los Angeles to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439 miles 706.5 km · straight line
485.6 miles actual route 781.5 km · driving distance
8h 39min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Tucson?

The distance from Los Angeles to Tucson is 439 miles (706.5 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.6 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 39min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 23min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 13min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Tucson

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM