Tri-Cities to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

480.6 miles 773.4 km · straight line
576.7 miles estimated 928.1 km · driving distance
11h 36min estimated drive time
$56 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Tri-Cities from Truckee?

The distance from Tri-Cities to Truckee is 480.6 miles (773.4 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located S of Tri-Cities. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.7 miles, taking about 11h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Tri-Cities in Washington and Truckee in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Tri-Cities and Truckee. 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 Tri-Cities to Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 36min $56 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 55min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 1min $69–$202* Comfort

Quick Facts

Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients