Day trip from Tacoma to Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities lies 272 km (169 mi) south-east of Tacoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Tri-Cities is a realistic day trip from Tacoma: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.
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| Tacoma | Tri-Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 222,906 | 244,036 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 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 Tacoma?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tacoma; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Tri-Cities by road?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacoma 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.