Distance from Denver to Tucson (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Tucson, Arizona is 991 kilometers (616 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Denver is located in the central part of the United States, while Tucson is situated in the southern region, highlighting their geographical separation across different states. The straight-line distance between them is 991 kilometers, heading southwest.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Tucson is at 757 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Tucson covers approximately 1120 kilometers, passing through major highways such as I-25 S and I-10 W, traversing regions like Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Garden of the Gods, Santa Fe, Saguaro National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Tucson crosses diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Sonoran Desert, with landmarks like Santa Fe and Saguaro National Park.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild temperatures or in autumn to enjoy cultural festivals in Tucson, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Tucson generally experiences warmer and drier conditions compared to Denver, with significant temperature differences, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Tucson offers a range of accessibility features, including public transportation and wheelchair-friendly attractions, similar to those in Denver.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
Tucson, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 32.2217° N 110.9265° W

Elevation: 757 m (2,484 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA)
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS)
  • Marana Regional Airport (AVW)
  • Pinal Airpark (MZJ)
  • Sierra Vista Municipal Libby Army Air Field (FHU)

Other distances from Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Other distances from Tucson

Distances 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

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