Santa Maria to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

576 miles 927 km · straight line
644.1 miles actual route 1036.5 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Santa Maria from Tucson?

The distance from Santa Maria to Tucson is 576 miles (927 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located ESE of Santa Maria. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.1 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Santa Maria 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~15h 26min $77–$225* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Maria & Tucson

Quick Facts

Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m 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 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM