Tucson to Valencia, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

466.5 miles 750.8 km · straight line
520.2 miles actual route 837.2 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Valencia, California?

The distance from Tucson to Valencia, California is 466.5 miles (750.8 km) as the crow flies. Valencia, California is located WNW of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.2 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Tucson in Arizona and Valencia, California in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Valencia, California. 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 Valencia, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Valencia, California

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
Valencia, California
34.44°N, 118.61°W
America/Los_Angeles
310m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM