El Paso to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1207.9 miles 1944 km · straight line
1485.6 miles actual route 2390.9 km · driving distance
27h 2min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Tri-Cities?

The distance from El Paso to Tri-Cities is 1207.9 miles (1944 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1485.6 miles, taking about 27h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 2min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 26min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~35h 9min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 403 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM