Folsom to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

532.5 miles 856.9 km · straight line
639 miles estimated 1028.3 km · driving distance
12h 51min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Folsom from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Folsom to Tri-Cities is 532.5 miles (856.9 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located N of Folsom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Folsom in California 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Folsom and Tri-Cities. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Folsom to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 51min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 25min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 42min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Folsom & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Folsom
38.68°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients