Tucson to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621.3 miles 999.9 km · straight line
782.7 miles actual route 1259.6 km · driving distance
14h 57min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Yosemite?

The distance from Tucson to Yosemite is 621.3 miles (999.9 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located NW of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 782.7 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Tucson in Arizona and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 57min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 56min $63–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 26min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM