San Francisco to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.1 miles 978.6 km · straight line
744 miles actual route 1197.3 km · driving distance
14h 51min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Tri-Cities?

The distance from San Francisco to Tri-Cities is 608.1 miles (978.6 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744 miles, taking about 14h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 51min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 49min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 18min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM