San Marcos, Texas to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

787.6 miles 1267.6 km · straight line
905.4 miles actual route 1457.1 km · driving distance
15h 2min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is San Marcos, Texas from Tucson?

The distance from San Marcos, Texas to Tucson is 787.6 miles (1267.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WNW of San Marcos, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905.4 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — San Marcos, Texas 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 Marcos, Texas 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 Marcos, Texas to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 2min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 2min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~19h 33min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Marcos, Texas & Tucson

Quick Facts

San Marcos, Texas
29.88°N, 97.94°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM