Austin, Texas to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1594.4 miles 2566 km · straight line
1909.5 miles actual route 3073 km · driving distance
35h 1min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Tri-Cities is 1594.4 miles (2566 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1909.5 miles, taking about 35h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Tri-Cities in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Tri-Cities. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 1min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 1min $153–$286* Budget
Train ~45h 31min $229–$668* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 531 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM