Death Valley to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.7 miles 1108.3 km · straight line
908.5 miles actual route 1462.1 km · driving distance
18h 7min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Death Valley to Portland, Oregon is 688.7 miles (1108.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.5 miles, taking about 18h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 7min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 44min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 33min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM