Palmdale to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792.8 miles 1275.9 km · straight line
950.9 miles actual route 1530.3 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Palmdale from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Palmdale to Portland, Oregon is 792.8 miles (1275.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NNW of Palmdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.9 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Palmdale 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. 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale to Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palmdale & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Palmdale
34.58°N, 118.12°W
America/Los_Angeles
810m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM