Distance from Tucson to Columbia by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to Columbia (MO) is 1141 miles or 1836 kilometers or 991 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to Columbia is 1358 miles (2186 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 217 miles or 350 km.

Flight distance from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Tucson and Columbia is 1141 miles or 1836 km.
The nearest airport to Tucson, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Columbia, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Tucson to Columbia?

Flight time from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO is 2 hours 37 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Tucson to Columbia Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Columbia, Missouri is 1358 miles or 2186 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO is 1358 miles or 2186 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in Columbia, Missouri.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Columbia, Missouri is approximately 1358 miles (2186 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to Columbia, MO?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 45 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to Columbia take?
Tucson and Columbia are 24 hours 45 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Tucson and Columbia

Time difference between Tucson (AZ) and Columbia (MO) is 2 Hours.
Columbia time is 2 Hours ahead of Tucson.

Current local time in TucsonCurrent local time in Columbia
2025-12-19, 05:16:18 MST2025-12-19, 07:16:18 EST
How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and Columbia Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1358 mi 2186 km 1179.29 nmi
Straight line distance 1141 mi 1836 km 991 nmi
Difference 217 mi 350 km 188 nmi

Tucson Details

Tucson is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 13' 18.3'' Longitude: W 110° 55' 35.3''
Latitude32.22174
Longitude-110.92648
StateArizona
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Columbia Details

Columbia is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 57' 6.2'' Longitude: W 92° 20' 2.7''
Latitude38.95171
Longitude-92.33407
StateMissouri
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Tucson, AZ and Columbia, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 9 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 19 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 46 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 21 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 4 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 4 minutes