Tri-Cities to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.3 miles 932.3 km · straight line
695.2 miles estimated 1118.8 km · driving distance
13h 59min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Tri-Cities from Yosemite?

The distance from Tri-Cities to Yosemite is 579.3 miles (932.3 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located S of Tri-Cities. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.2 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Tri-Cities in Washington and Yosemite in California.

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. 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 59min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 47min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 11min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tri-Cities & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients