Portland, Oregon to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1719.3 miles 2767 km · straight line
2048.5 miles actual route 3296.7 km · driving distance
35h 38min estimated drive time
$197 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 58min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from St. Louis?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to St. Louis is 1719.3 miles (2767 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2048.5 miles, taking about 35h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and St. Louis 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 38min $197 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 46min $164–$307* Budget
Train ~46h 19min $246–$717* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 573 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM