Poway to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

356.5 miles 573.7 km · straight line
403.5 miles actual route 649.4 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Poway from Tucson?

The distance from Poway to Tucson is 356.5 miles (573.7 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located E of Poway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.5 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Poway 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 Poway 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 Poway to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $48–$141* 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

Poway
32.96°N, 117.04°W
America/Los_Angeles
157m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM