Alton, Illinois to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1712 miles 2755.2 km · straight line
2053.4 miles actual route 3304.6 km · driving distance
35h 44min estimated drive time
$198 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Portland, Oregon is 1712 miles (2755.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2053.4 miles, taking about 35h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois 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 Alton, Illinois 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 Alton, Illinois to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 44min $198 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 53min $164–$308* Budget
Train ~46h 27min $246–$719* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m 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 571 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM