Oklahoma City to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

803.4 miles 1293 km · straight line
926.4 miles actual route 1490.9 km · driving distance
17h 1min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Tucson?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Tucson is 803.4 miles (1293 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 926.4 miles, taking about 17h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 1min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 25min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~22h 7min $111–$324* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Tucson

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM