Oakland to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Oakland from Tucson?

The distance from Oakland to Tucson is 745.8 miles (1200.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.5 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Oakland 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.