Tri-Cities to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

741.7 miles 1193.7 km · straight line
890.1 miles estimated 1432.4 km · driving distance
17h 54min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Tri-Cities from Williston?

The distance from Tri-Cities to Williston is 741.7 miles (1193.7 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located ENE of Tri-Cities. By car, the driving distance is approximately 890.1 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Tri-Cities in Washington and Williston in North Dakota.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 54min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 29min $71–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 16min $107–$312* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tri-Cities & Williston

Quick Facts

Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients