San Diego to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.1 miles 587.5 km · straight line
526.2 miles actual route 846.9 km · driving distance
9h 48min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Tusayan?

The distance from San Diego to Tusayan is 365.1 miles (587.5 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located NE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.2 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Tusayan 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 Tusayan. 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 Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 48min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 46min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 19min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & Tusayan

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM