Tri-Cities to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1062.7 miles 1710.2 km · straight line
1308.7 miles actual route 2106.2 km · driving distance
24h 40min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Tri-Cities from Tucson?

The distance from Tri-Cities to Tucson is 1062.7 miles (1710.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSE of Tri-Cities. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1308.7 miles, taking about 24h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 40min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 36min $105–$196* Budget
Train ~32h 4min $157–$458* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tri-Cities & Tucson

Quick Facts

Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m 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 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM