Denali to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1646.4 miles 2649.6 km · straight line
2523.8 miles actual route 4061.7 km · driving distance
57h 8min estimated drive time
$243 - $299 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Denali from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Denali to Portland, Oregon is 1646.4 miles (2649.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located SE of Denali. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2523.8 miles, taking about 57h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Denali in Alaska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Denali 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 Denali to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 57h 8min $243 - $299 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~68h 34min $202–$379* Budget
Train ~74h 16min $303–$883* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denali & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Denali
63.11°N, 151.19°W
America/Anchorage
6190m 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 549 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM