Phoenix to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

960.5 miles 1545.8 km · straight line
1189.2 miles actual route 1913.9 km · driving distance
22h 43min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Phoenix to Tri-Cities is 960.5 miles (1545.8 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNW of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.2 miles, taking about 22h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 43min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 16min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~29h 32min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM