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