Distance from Detroit to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Tucson, Arizona is 2,699 kilometers (1,677 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Detroit is located in the northeastern United States, while Tucson is situated in the southwestern part of the country, highlighting the vast geographical span between the two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 2,699 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Tucson covers approximately 3120 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-75 S and I-40 W, traversing states like Ohio, Indiana, and New Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Indianapolis, St. Louis, Oklahoma City, Albuquerque.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Tucson crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region and the deserts of the Southwest, with landmarks like the Gateway Arch.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and temperatures in Tucson are milder, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Tucson has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting with Detroit's humid continental climate with cold winters.

Accessibility

Tucson offers accessible public transport and facilities, similar to Detroit, providing good options for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

Cities within similar distances

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