Tucson to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1950.5 miles 3139.1 km · straight line
2281.2 miles actual route 3671.3 km · driving distance
40h 1min estimated drive time
$220 - $270 estimated fuel cost
~4h 25min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Washington DC?

The distance from Tucson to Washington DC is 1950.5 miles (3139.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2281.2 miles, taking about 40h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 25min. Both are located in United States — Tucson in Arizona and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Tucson and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 1min $220 - $270 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 1min $182–$342* Budget
Train ~52h 1min $274–$798* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 650 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 163 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM