Portland, Oregon to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1461 miles 2351.2 km · straight line
1745.2 miles actual route 2808.7 km · driving distance
29h 53min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Saint Joseph is 1461 miles (2351.2 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1745.2 miles, taking about 29h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 53min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 52min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~38h 51min $209–$611* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 487 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM