Long Beach, California to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

863.6 miles 1389.8 km · straight line
1097.6 miles actual route 1766.4 km · driving distance
20h 41min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Tri-Cities is 863.6 miles (1389.8 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located N of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1097.6 miles, taking about 20h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California 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. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 41min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 49min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~26h 53min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM