Madison, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1642.5 miles 2643.3 km · straight line
1980.7 miles actual route 3187.7 km · driving distance
34h 47min estimated drive time
$191 - $235 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon is 1642.5 miles (2643.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1980.7 miles, taking about 34h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 47min $191 - $235 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 44min $158–$297* Budget
Train ~45h 13min $238–$693* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 548 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM