Palmdale to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.9 miles 712.7 km · straight line
496.5 miles actual route 799 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Tucson?

The distance from Palmdale to Tucson is 442.9 miles (712.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.5 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $60–$174* 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

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM