New Braunfels to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

780.4 miles 1256 km · straight line
888 miles actual route 1429.1 km · driving distance
14h 44min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is New Braunfels from Tucson?

The distance from New Braunfels to Tucson is 780.4 miles (1256 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of New Braunfels. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888 miles, taking about 14h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — New Braunfels in Texas 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 44min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 41min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~19h 9min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Braunfels & Tucson

Quick Facts

New Braunfels
29.70°N, 98.12°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM