Roanoke to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Roanoke from Tucson?

The distance from Roanoke to Tucson is 1787.7 miles (2877 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2054.6 miles, taking about 35h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia 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. 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 Roanoke 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.