Distance from Tucson to Phoenix (United States)
The distance between Tucson, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona is 173 kilometers (108 miles).
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, Arizona, United States The distance between Tucson, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona is 173 kilometers (108 miles).
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Tucson and Phoenix are located in the southern part of Arizona, connected by major highways and known for their desert landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 173 kilometers, heading northwest.
Tucson is situated at an altitude of 757 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.
The car route from Tucson to Phoenix follows I-10 W, passing through the Sonoran Desert and notable towns like Casa Grande, offering a direct and scenic drive.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Sonoran Desert, Casa Grande Ruins, Picacho Peak State Park.
The trip from Tucson to Phoenix crosses the Sonoran Desert, highlighting the vast desert landscape and the urban sprawl of Phoenix.
Best travel times are spring and fall due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists. Summer is less ideal due to high heat.
Phoenix is generally hotter and drier than Tucson, with both cities experiencing desert climates but Phoenix having more extreme temperatures.
Phoenix offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, surpassing Tucson's infrastructure, making it easier for visitors with mobility needs.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Walk | 1-2 days |
| Bicycle | 6-8 hours |
| Motorcycle | 2-3 hours |
| Car | 2-3 hours |
| Helicopter | 45-60 minutes |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 km/h | |
| 60 km/h | |
| 90 km/h | |
| 120 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Phoenix
Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W
Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Phoenix
Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W
Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)
| Distance 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 |
| Distances between cities | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Phoenix to New York City | 3,451 km |
| From Phoenix to Los Angeles | 575 km |
| From Phoenix to Chicago | 2,338 km |
| From Phoenix to Houston | 1,635 km |
| From Phoenix to Philadelphia | 3,351 km |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Tucson and Phoenix.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Brasília, Brazil | Goiânia, Brazil | 173 km |
| Trujillo, Peru | Chiclayo, Peru | 174 km |
| Amsterdam, Netherlands | Brussels, Belgium | 174 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico | 172 km |
| London, United Kingdom | Bristol, United Kingdom | 172 km |
| León de los Aldama, Mexico | Tonalá, Mexico | 172 km |
| Cartagena, Colombia | Santa Marta, Colombia | 171 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Azcapotzalco, Mexico | 175 km |
| Seattle, United States | Surrey, Canada | 171 km |
| Birmingham, United Kingdom | Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom | 175 km |
| London, United Kingdom | Nottingham, United Kingdom | 175 km |
| Birmingham, United Kingdom | Swansea, United Kingdom | 170 km |
| Barranquilla, Colombia | Valledupar, Colombia | 176 km |
| Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico | Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico | 176 km |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | Belfast, United Kingdom | 177 km |
| Villa Nueva, Guatemala | San Salvador, El Salvador | 177 km |
| Sheffield, United Kingdom | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | 177 km |
| Valencia, Spain | Murcia, Spain | 177 km |
| San Salvador, El Salvador | Guatemala City, Guatemala | 178 km |