La Crosse to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1539.8 miles 2478 km · straight line
1844.7 miles actual route 2968.8 km · driving distance
32h 14min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is La Crosse from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from La Crosse to Portland, Oregon is 1539.8 miles (2478 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of La Crosse. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1844.7 miles, taking about 32h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — La Crosse in Wisconsin 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 14min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 41min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~41h 54min $221–$646* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Crosse & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

La Crosse
43.80°N, 91.24°W
America/Chicago
204m 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 513 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM