Mount Rushmore to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

948.4 miles 1526.3 km · straight line
1233.8 miles actual route 1985.6 km · driving distance
22h 12min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mount Rushmore from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Mount Rushmore to Portland, Oregon is 948.4 miles (1526.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Mount Rushmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1233.8 miles, taking about 22h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Mount Rushmore in South Dakota 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 Mount Rushmore 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 Mount Rushmore to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 12min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 38min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~28h 52min $148–$432* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mount Rushmore & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Mount Rushmore
43.88°N, 103.46°W
America/Chicago
1745m 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 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM