Portland, Oregon to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

731.9 miles 1177.9 km · straight line
887.5 miles actual route 1428.3 km · driving distance
18h 17min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Ridgecrest is 731.9 miles (1177.9 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located SSE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887.5 miles, taking about 18h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Ridgecrest in California.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Portland, Oregon and Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 17min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 56min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 46min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Ridgecrest

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM