Nashville to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1405.4 miles 2261.7 km · straight line
1616.6 miles actual route 2601.7 km · driving distance
27h 48min estimated drive time
$156 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Tucson?

The distance from Nashville to Tucson is 1405.4 miles (2261.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1616.6 miles, taking about 27h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 48min $156 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 22min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~36h 8min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Tucson

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM