Modesto to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551 miles 886.8 km · straight line
654.2 miles actual route 1052.8 km · driving distance
12h 35min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Modesto from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Modesto to Portland, Oregon is 551 miles (886.8 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located N of Modesto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.2 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Modesto 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Modesto 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 Modesto to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 35min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 6min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~16h 22min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Modesto & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Modesto
37.64°N, 121.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
28m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM