Ottumwa to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1544.5 miles 2485.6 km · straight line
1880 miles actual route 3025.5 km · driving distance
32h 16min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Ottumwa from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Ottumwa to Portland, Oregon is 1544.5 miles (2485.6 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Ottumwa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1880 miles, taking about 32h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Ottumwa in Iowa 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 Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 16min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 43min $150–$282* Budget
Train ~41h 57min $226–$658* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ottumwa & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Ottumwa
41.02°N, 92.41°W
America/Chicago
205m 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 515 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM