Kearney to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1230.9 miles 1980.9 km · straight line
1478.1 miles actual route 2378.7 km · driving distance
25h 3min estimated drive time
$142 - $175 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Kearney to Portland, Oregon is 1230.9 miles (1980.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1478.1 miles, taking about 25h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 3min $142 - $175 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 4min $118–$222* Budget
Train ~32h 34min $177–$517* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM