Oakland to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604 miles 972.1 km · straight line
737.4 miles actual route 1186.8 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Oakland to Tri-Cities is 604 miles (972.1 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 737.4 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oakland 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 Oakland to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM