Distance from San Diego to Tucson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Tucson (AZ) is 365 miles or 587 kilometers or 317 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Tucson is 409 miles (659 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 44 miles or 72 km.

San Diego to Tucson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Tucson, AZ
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Tucson, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Tucson, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Tucson, AZ

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Tucson, Arizona is 409 miles or 659 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Tucson, AZ is 409 miles or 659 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Tucson, Arizona.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Tucson, Arizona is approximately 409 miles (659 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Tucson, AZ

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Tucson, AZ?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 19 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Tucson take?
San Diego and Tucson are 7 hours 19 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between San Diego and Tucson

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Tucson (AZ) is 1 Hours.
Tucson time is 1 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Tucson
2025-12-22, 17:50:47 PST	2025-12-22, 18:50:47 MST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Tucson Arizona, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Tucson, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	409 mi	659 km	355.18 nmi
Straight line distance	365 mi	587 km	317 nmi
Difference	44 mi	72 km	38 nmi

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