Salt Lake City to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.5 miles 847.3 km · straight line
631.8 miles estimated 1016.8 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Tri-Cities is 526.5 miles (847.3 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.8 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients