Lancaster, California to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

784.7 miles 1262.8 km · straight line
943.1 miles actual route 1517.7 km · driving distance
17h 54min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, California from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Lancaster, California to Portland, Oregon is 784.7 miles (1262.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Lancaster, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 943.1 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, California in California 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 Lancaster, California 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 Lancaster, California to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 54min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 29min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~23h 16min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, California & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m 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 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM