Telluride to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.4 miles 697.5 km · straight line
620.8 miles actual route 999.1 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Telluride from Tucson?

The distance from Telluride to Tucson is 433.4 miles (697.5 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSW of Telluride. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.8 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Telluride in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Telluride 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 Telluride to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~12h 52min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Telluride & Tucson

Quick Facts

Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM