Parker to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.1 miles 985.1 km · straight line
880.1 miles actual route 1416.4 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Parker from Tucson?

The distance from Parker to Tucson is 612.1 miles (985.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Parker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 880.1 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Parker in Colorado 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 Parker 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 Parker to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Parker & Tucson

Quick Facts

Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM