Louisville to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1477.5 miles 2377.8 km · straight line
1685.2 miles actual route 2712.1 km · driving distance
30h 37min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Tucson?

The distance from Louisville to Tucson is 1477.5 miles (2377.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1685.2 miles, taking about 30h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 37min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 44min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~39h 48min $202–$590* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Tucson

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 493 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM