Norfolk, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1277.6 miles 2056.1 km · straight line
1629.8 miles actual route 2622.9 km · driving distance
27h 56min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 4min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Nebraska from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Norfolk, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon is 1277.6 miles (2056.1 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Norfolk, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1629.8 miles, taking about 27h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 4min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Norfolk, Nebraska 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 Norfolk, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 56min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 31min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~36h 19min $196–$570* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Nebraska & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m 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 426 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM