Driving from Seattle to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities lies 282 km (175 mi) south-east of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 344 km (214 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Seattle | Tri-Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 244,036 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
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Staying in Tri-Cities
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Common questions
How far is Tri-Cities from Seattle?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Seattle; by road roughly 344 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Tri-Cities by car?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Tri-Cities?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.