Detroit to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Portland, Oregon?
The distance from Detroit to Portland, Oregon is 1964.4 miles (3161.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2390.4 miles, taking about 41h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Portland, Oregon
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 655 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 164 hours
- You could travel this distance about 12.7 times to circle the Earth's equator