Portland, Oregon to Santa Clarita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798.9 miles 1285.7 km · straight line
931.9 miles actual route 1499.7 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Santa Clarita?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Santa Clarita is 798.9 miles (1285.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Clarita is located SSE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 931.9 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita. 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 Santa Clarita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Santa Clarita

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Santa Clarita
34.39°N, 118.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
368m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM