Butte to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.8 miles 788.3 km · straight line
666.9 miles actual route 1073.2 km · driving distance
12h 0min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Butte from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Butte to Portland, Oregon is 489.8 miles (788.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located W of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.9 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte 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 Butte to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 0min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 24min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~11h 24min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM