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

1557.5 miles 2506.6 km · straight line
1910.9 miles actual route 3075.3 km · driving distance
32h 54min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 38min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Portland, Oregon is 1557.5 miles (2506.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1910.9 miles, taking about 32h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 38min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids 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 Rapids to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 54min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 29min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~42h 46min $229–$669* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 519 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM