Great Falls to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.6 miles 897.4 km · straight line
714.8 miles actual route 1150.3 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Great Falls from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Great Falls to Portland, Oregon is 557.6 miles (897.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located W of Great Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.8 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Great Falls in Montana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Falls & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM