Cedar Falls to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1507.1 miles 2425.5 km · straight line
1846.4 miles actual route 2971.5 km · driving distance
32h 18min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Portland, Oregon is 1507.1 miles (2425.5 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1846.4 miles, taking about 32h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 18min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 46min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~41h 59min $222–$646* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 502 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM