Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1285.9 miles 2069.4 km · straight line
1670.7 miles actual route 2688.8 km · driving distance
31h 20min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Saint Cloud, Minnesota from Tucson?

The distance from Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Tucson is 1285.9 miles (2069.4 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1670.7 miles, taking about 31h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Saint Cloud, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota 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 Saint Cloud, Minnesota to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 20min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 36min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~40h 44min $200–$585* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Saint Cloud, Minnesota & Tucson

Quick Facts

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
45.56°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
314m 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 429 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM