Los Angeles to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

843.9 miles 1358.2 km · straight line
1074.4 miles actual route 1729 km · driving distance
20h 14min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Los Angeles to Tri-Cities is 843.9 miles (1358.2 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located N of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1074.4 miles, taking about 20h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 14min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 17min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~26h 18min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 281 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