Plainview, Texas to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1238.2 miles 1992.7 km · straight line
1485.8 miles estimated 2391.2 km · driving distance
29h 53min estimated drive time
$143 - $176 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Plainview, Texas from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Plainview, Texas to Tri-Cities is 1238.2 miles (1992.7 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Plainview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1485.8 miles, taking about 29h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Plainview, Texas in Texas 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 Plainview, Texas and Tri-Cities. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Plainview, Texas to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 53min $143 - $176 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 52min $119–$223* Budget
Train ~38h 51min $178–$520* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Plainview, Texas & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m 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 413 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients