Aberdeen, South Dakota to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1167.3 miles 1878.6 km · straight line
1507.3 miles actual route 2425.8 km · driving distance
26h 3min estimated drive time
$145 - $179 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Portland, Oregon is 1167.3 miles (1878.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located W of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1507.3 miles, taking about 26h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Aberdeen, South Dakota and Portland, Oregon. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 3min $145 - $179 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 16min $121–$226* Budget
Train ~33h 52min $181–$528* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 389 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM