Palmdale to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

351.6 miles 565.8 km · straight line
421.9 miles estimated 679 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Tusayan?

The distance from Palmdale to Tusayan is 351.6 miles (565.8 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located ENE of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.9 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale in California and Tusayan 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 Tusayan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients