The Dalles to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1072.5 miles 1726 km · straight line
1368.6 miles actual route 2202.6 km · driving distance
25h 36min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
146° SE bearing direction

How far is The Dalles from Tucson?

The distance from The Dalles to Tucson is 1072.5 miles (1726 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of The Dalles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1368.6 miles, taking about 25h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — The Dalles in Oregon 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 The Dalles 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 The Dalles to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 36min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 43min $109–$205* Budget
Train ~33h 17min $164–$479* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between The Dalles & Tucson

Quick Facts

The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m 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 358 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM