Milwaukee to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1715.1 miles 2760.2 km · straight line
2047.4 miles actual route 3294.9 km · driving distance
35h 50min estimated drive time
$197 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Milwaukee to Portland, Oregon is 1715.1 miles (2760.2 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2047.4 miles, taking about 35h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 50min $197 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 0min $164–$307* Budget
Train ~46h 35min $246–$717* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 572 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM