Oklahoma City to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1348.8 miles 2170.7 km · straight line
1768.6 miles actual route 2846.3 km · driving distance
30h 3min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Tri-Cities is 1348.8 miles (2170.7 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1768.6 miles, taking about 30h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 3min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 4min $141–$265* Budget
Train ~39h 4min $212–$619* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM