Seattle to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Seattle from Tucson?
The distance from Seattle to Tucson is 1218.5 miles (1961 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1512 miles, taking about 28h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Tucson
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 406 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.4 times to circle the Earth's equator