Muscatine to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1274.1 miles 2050.5 km · straight line
1553 miles actual route 2499.3 km · driving distance
28h 39min estimated drive time
$149 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Muscatine from Phoenix?

The distance from Muscatine to Phoenix is 1274.1 miles (2050.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Muscatine. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1553 miles, taking about 28h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Muscatine in Iowa and Phoenix 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 Muscatine and Phoenix. 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 Muscatine to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 39min $149 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 23min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~37h 15min $186–$544* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Muscatine & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 425 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM