Manhattan to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.7 miles 1510.7 km · straight line
1139.4 miles actual route 1833.7 km · driving distance
20h 51min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Tucson?

The distance from Manhattan to Tucson is 938.7 miles (1510.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1139.4 miles, taking about 20h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 51min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 1min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 6min $137–$399* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Tucson

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM