Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

825.9 miles 1329.2 km · straight line
961.9 miles actual route 1548.1 km · driving distance
18h 8min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon is 825.9 miles (1329.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 961.9 miles, taking about 18h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 8min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 46min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~23h 34min $115–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM