Portland, Oregon to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.4 miles 705.6 km · straight line
549.5 miles actual route 884.3 km · driving distance
11h 18min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Reno?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Reno is 438.4 miles (705.6 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located SSE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 549.5 miles, taking about 11h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Reno in Nevada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon and Reno. 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 Portland, Oregon to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 18min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 34min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 44min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Reno

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM