Duluth, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1456.7 miles 2344.4 km · straight line
1754.8 miles actual route 2824 km · driving distance
30h 47min estimated drive time
$169 - $208 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon is 1456.7 miles (2344.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located W of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1754.8 miles, taking about 30h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 47min $169 - $208 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 56min $140–$263* Budget
Train ~40h 1min $211–$614* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 486 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM