Fort Worth to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1483.8 miles 2388 km · straight line
1849.9 miles actual route 2977.1 km · driving distance
32h 36min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Fort Worth to Tri-Cities is 1483.8 miles (2388 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1849.9 miles, taking about 32h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 36min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 7min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~42h 23min $222–$647* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM