Forest Lake to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1432.4 miles 2305.3 km · straight line
1747 miles actual route 2811.5 km · driving distance
30h 5min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
281° WNW bearing direction

How far is Forest Lake from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Forest Lake to Portland, Oregon is 1432.4 miles (2305.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Forest Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1747 miles, taking about 30h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 5min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 6min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~39h 7min $210–$611* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Forest Lake & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Forest Lake
45.28°N, 92.99°W
America/Chicago
278m 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 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM