Bismarck to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1048.2 miles 1686.9 km · straight line
1307.2 miles actual route 2103.8 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Bismarck to Portland, Oregon is 1048.2 miles (1686.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located W of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1307.2 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North 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 Bismarck 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 Bismarck to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $105–$196* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $157–$458* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM