San Francisco to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Francisco from Tucson?
The distance from San Francisco to Tucson is 752 miles (1210.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.6 miles, taking about 15h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 251 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
- You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator