St. Louis to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1247.2 miles 2007.1 km · straight line
1425.6 miles actual route 2294.3 km · driving distance
25h 52min estimated drive time
$137 - $169 estimated fuel cost
~3h 1min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Tucson?

The distance from St. Louis to Tucson is 1247.2 miles (2007.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located WSW of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1425.6 miles, taking about 25h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 1min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 52min $137 - $169 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 2min $114–$214* Budget
Train ~33h 38min $171–$499* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Tucson

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m 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 416 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM