Kansas City to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kansas City from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Kansas City to Portland, Oregon is 1493.9 miles (2404.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1800.4 miles, taking about 30h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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.