Dubuque to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1593.8 miles 2564.9 km · straight line
1941.9 miles actual route 3125.2 km · driving distance
34h 13min estimated drive time
$187 - $230 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubuque from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Dubuque to Portland, Oregon is 1593.8 miles (2564.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Dubuque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1941.9 miles, taking about 34h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 13min $187 - $230 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 4min $155–$291* Budget
Train ~44h 29min $233–$680* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dubuque & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m 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 531 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM