Reno to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

706.3 miles 1136.6 km · straight line
835.9 miles actual route 1345.3 km · driving distance
16h 26min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Reno from Tucson?

The distance from Reno to Tucson is 706.3 miles (1136.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.9 miles, taking about 16h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada 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 Reno 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 Reno to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 26min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 43min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 22min $100–$293* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & Tucson

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM