Distance from Tucson to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Tucson (AZ) to Los Angeles (CA) is 442 miles or 711 kilometers or 384 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Tucson to Los Angeles is 488 miles (786 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 46 miles or 75 km.

Tucson to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Los Angeles, California is 488 miles or 786 km.
The total driving distance from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA is 488 miles or 786 kilometers. Your trip begins in Tucson, Arizona. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Tucson, Arizona to Los Angeles, California is approximately 488 miles (786 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 Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Tucson, AZ to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Tucson to Los Angeles take?
Tucson and Los Angeles are 8 hours 48 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 Los Angeles

Time difference between Tucson (AZ) and Los Angeles (CA) is 1 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 1 Hours behind Tucson.

Current local time in Tucson	Current local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-18, 09:04:15 MST	2025-12-18, 08:04:15 PST

How Far is it Between Tucson Arizona, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	488 mi	786 km	423.78 nmi
Straight line distance	442 mi	711 km	384 nmi
Difference	46 mi	75 km	39 nmi

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