Denver to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.1 miles 1578.9 km · straight line
1244.2 miles actual route 2002.4 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Denver to Portland, Oregon is 981.1 miles (1578.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1244.2 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM