North Platte to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1138.5 miles 1832.3 km · straight line
1381.4 miles actual route 2223.1 km · driving distance
23h 25min estimated drive time
$133 - $164 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is North Platte from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from North Platte to Portland, Oregon is 1138.5 miles (1832.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1381.4 miles, taking about 23h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — North Platte 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 North Platte 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 North Platte to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 25min $133 - $164 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 6min $111–$207* Budget
Train ~30h 27min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m 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 380 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM