Big Bend to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1541.2 miles 2480.4 km · straight line
1957.5 miles actual route 3150.3 km · driving distance
36h 25min estimated drive time
$188 - $232 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Big Bend to Portland, Oregon is 1541.2 miles (2480.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1957.5 miles, taking about 36h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 25min $188 - $232 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 42min $157–$294* Budget
Train ~47h 21min $235–$685* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 514 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM