Tucson to Tulare: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.7 miles 887.8 km · straight line
656.8 miles actual route 1057 km · driving distance
11h 52min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Tulare?

The distance from Tucson to Tulare is 551.7 miles (887.8 km) as the crow flies. Tulare is located WNW of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 656.8 miles, taking about 11h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Tucson in Arizona and Tulare in California.

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 Tucson and Tulare. 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 Tucson to Tulare

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 52min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 14min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~15h 26min $79–$230* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Tulare

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
Tulare
36.21°N, 119.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
88m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM