Raleigh to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1871.6 miles 3012 km · straight line
2171.3 miles actual route 3494.3 km · driving distance
38h 16min estimated drive time
$209 - $257 estimated fuel cost
~4h 16min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Saguaro?

The distance from Raleigh to Saguaro is 1871.6 miles (3012 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located W of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2171.3 miles, taking about 38h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 16min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina and Saguaro 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 Raleigh and Saguaro. 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 Raleigh to Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 16min $209 - $257 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 55min $174–$326* Budget
Train ~49h 45min $261–$760* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 624 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 156 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM