Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1423.3 miles 2290.6 km · straight line
1731.9 miles actual route 2787.3 km · driving distance
29h 53min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 22min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon is 1423.3 miles (2290.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1731.9 miles, taking about 29h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 22min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 53min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 52min $139–$260* Budget
Train ~38h 51min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m 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 474 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM