Distance from Austin to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Austin, Texas and Tucson, Arizona is 1,274 kilometers (791 miles).

Austin, Texas, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Austin is located in the central part of Texas, while Tucson is situated in the southern region of Arizona, both within the southwestern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,274 kilometers, heading west.

Austin is at 165 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Austin to Tucson spans approximately 1450 km, primarily via I-10 W, passing through major cities like San Antonio and El Paso, and traversing diverse landscapes of Texas and New Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: San Antonio River Walk, El Paso Mission Trail, Saguaro National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Austin to Tucson crosses Texas plains and New Mexico deserts, highlighting the San Antonio River Walk and Saguaro National Park.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild temperatures in Tucson. Summer is less favorable due to high heat.

Climate

Tucson generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Austin, with significant temperature differences in summer.

Accessibility

Tucson offers a range of accessibility features, including public transport and wheelchair-friendly attractions, similar to Austin.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Austin, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 30.2672° N 97.7431° W

Elevation: 165 m (541 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
  • Austin Executive Airport (EDC)
  • Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport (GRK)
  • Randolph Air Force Base (RND)
  • Hood Army Air Field (HLR)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from Austin

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Austin to New York City 2,435 km
From Austin to Los Angeles 1,975 km
From Austin to Chicago 1,572 km
From Austin to Houston 236 km
From Austin to Phoenix 1,400 km

Other distances from Tucson

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tucson to New York City 3,413 km
From Tucson to Los Angeles 712 km
From Tucson to Chicago 2,320 km
From Tucson to Houston 1,510 km
From Tucson to Phoenix 173 km

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