San Antonio to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

764.8 miles 1230.9 km · straight line
869.2 miles actual route 1398.9 km · driving distance
14h 24min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Tucson?

The distance from San Antonio to Tucson is 764.8 miles (1230.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.2 miles, taking about 14h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 24min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 17min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~18h 43min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Tucson

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM