New River Gorge to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1728.5 miles 2781.7 km · straight line
2072.8 miles actual route 3335.8 km · driving distance
36h 14min estimated drive time
$199 - $246 estimated fuel cost
~3h 59min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is New River Gorge from Tucson?

The distance from New River Gorge to Tucson is 1728.5 miles (2781.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2072.8 miles, taking about 36h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 59min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 River Gorge 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 River Gorge to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 14min $199 - $246 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 29min $166–$311* Budget
Train ~47h 6min $249–$725* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New River Gorge & Tucson

Quick Facts

New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m 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 576 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 144 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM