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

1432 miles 2304.6 km · straight line
1743.9 miles actual route 2806.5 km · driving distance
30h 4min estimated drive time
$168 - $207 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from St. Paul?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to St. Paul is 1432 miles (2304.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1743.9 miles, taking about 30h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and St. Paul in Minnesota.

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. Paul. 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. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 4min $168 - $207 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 5min $140–$262* Budget
Train ~39h 5min $209–$610* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM