Driving from San Diego to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities lies 1,514 km (941 mi) north of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 1,848 km (1,148 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| San Diego | Tri-Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 244,036 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
Where to book car hire from San Diego to Tri-Cities
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Staying in Tri-Cities
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Common questions
How far is Tri-Cities from San Diego?
1,514 km (941 mi) in a straight line, north of San Diego; by road roughly 1,848 km (1,148 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Tri-Cities by car?
About 20 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.