San Diego to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Diego from Tucson?
The distance from San Diego to Tucson is 362.2 miles (582.9 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located E of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.3 miles, taking about 7h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 Diego to Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
- You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator