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

630.8 miles 1015.1 km · straight line
774.5 miles actual route 1246.5 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is San Jose from Tri-Cities?

The distance from San Jose to Tri-Cities is 630.8 miles (1015.1 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNE of San Jose. By car, the driving distance is approximately 774.5 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Jose & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

San Jose
37.34°N, 121.89°W
America/Los_Angeles
25m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM