Salt Lake City to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.1 miles 952.9 km · straight line
774.4 miles actual route 1246.3 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Tucson?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Tucson is 592.1 miles (952.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located S of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774.4 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Tucson

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM