Santa Fe to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.9 miles 603.3 km · straight line
511.5 miles actual route 823.1 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Santa Fe from Tucson?

The distance from Santa Fe to Tucson is 374.9 miles (603.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SW of Santa Fe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.5 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Santa Fe in New Mexico 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $61–$179* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM