Grand Junction to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.7 miles 1362.7 km · straight line
1048.4 miles actual route 1687.3 km · driving distance
18h 31min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Grand Junction to Portland, Oregon is 846.7 miles (1362.7 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.4 miles, taking about 18h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 31min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 13min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~24h 4min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM