Riverside to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.4 miles 628.3 km · straight line
435.1 miles actual route 700.3 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Riverside from Tucson?

The distance from Riverside to Tucson is 390.4 miles (628.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Riverside. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435.1 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Riverside 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 Riverside 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 Riverside to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $52–$152* 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

Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM