Fort Collins to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

949 miles 1527.2 km · straight line
1178.2 miles actual route 1896.1 km · driving distance
20h 16min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Fort Collins to Portland, Oregon is 949 miles (1527.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178.2 miles, taking about 20h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 16min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 19min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~26h 21min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM