Joplin to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1563.6 miles 2516.4 km · straight line
1934 miles actual route 3112.4 km · driving distance
33h 34min estimated drive time
$186 - $229 estimated fuel cost
~3h 39min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Joplin from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Joplin to Portland, Oregon is 1563.6 miles (2516.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Joplin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1934 miles, taking about 33h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Joplin in Missouri 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 Joplin 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 Joplin to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 34min $186 - $229 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 17min $155–$290* Budget
Train ~43h 38min $232–$677* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joplin & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Joplin
37.08°N, 94.51°W
America/Chicago
306m 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 521 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 130 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM