Denver to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

845.1 miles 1360.1 km · straight line
1101.2 miles actual route 1772.2 km · driving distance
18h 51min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Denver to Tri-Cities is 845.1 miles (1360.1 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.2 miles, taking about 18h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 51min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 37min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~24h 30min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM