Omaha to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1038.2 miles 1670.8 km · straight line
1314.6 miles actual route 2115.6 km · driving distance
24h 2min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Tucson?

The distance from Omaha to Tucson is 1038.2 miles (1670.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1314.6 miles, taking about 24h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 2min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 50min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~31h 15min $158–$460* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Tucson

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM