Ontario to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.6 miles 654.3 km · straight line
450.1 miles actual route 724.3 km · driving distance
8h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ontario from Tucson?

The distance from Ontario to Tucson is 406.6 miles (654.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Ontario. By car, the driving distance is approximately 450.1 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Ontario in California and Tucson in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ontario 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 Ontario to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 36min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~7h 36min $54–$158* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Ontario
34.06°N, 117.65°W
America/Los_Angeles
306m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM