Portland, Oregon to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.1 miles 957.8 km · straight line
864.3 miles actual route 1390.9 km · driving distance
15h 47min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Yellowstone?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Yellowstone is 595.1 miles (957.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.3 miles, taking about 15h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 47min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 56min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 31min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM