Portland, Oregon to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1110.9 miles 1787.8 km · straight line
1445.1 miles actual route 2325.7 km · driving distance
26h 42min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Tucson?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Tucson is 1110.9 miles (1787.8 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1445.1 miles, taking about 26h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 42min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 2min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~34h 43min $173–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Tucson

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM