Distance from Tucson to Costa Mesa by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to Costa Mesa (CA) is 418 miles or 672 kilometers or 363 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to Costa Mesa is 479 miles (771 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 61 miles or 99 km.

Tucson to Costa Mesa Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Costa Mesa, CA

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Costa Mesa, California is 479 miles or 771 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Costa Mesa, CA is 479 miles or 771 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in Costa Mesa, California.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Costa Mesa, California is approximately 479 miles (771 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Tucson, AZ to Costa Mesa, CA

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to Costa Mesa, CA?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to Costa Mesa take?
Tucson and Costa Mesa are 8 hours 43 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 Tucson and Costa Mesa

Time difference between Tucson (AZ) and Costa Mesa (CA) is 1 Hours.
Costa Mesa time is 1 Hours behind Tucson.

Current local time in Tucson	Current local time in Costa Mesa
2025-12-19, 20:15:41 MST	2025-12-19, 19:15:41 PST

How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and Costa Mesa California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	479 mi	771 km	415.96 nmi
Straight line distance	418 mi	672 km	363 nmi
Difference	61 mi	99 km	52 nmi

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