Portland, Oregon to Watertown, South Dakota: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Portland, Oregon from Watertown, South Dakota?
The distance from Portland, Oregon to Watertown, South Dakota is 1239.9 miles (1995.4 km) as the crow flies. Watertown, South Dakota is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1638.2 miles, taking about 27h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Watertown, South Dakota in South Dakota.
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 Watertown, South Dakota. 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 Watertown, South Dakota
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 413 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
- You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator