Portland, Oregon to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

634.6 miles 1021.3 km · straight line
767.3 miles actual route 1234.8 km · driving distance
13h 21min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Salt Lake City is 634.6 miles (1021.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ESE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.3 miles, taking about 13h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 21min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 1min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~17h 21min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM