Portland, Oregon to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.7 miles 889.5 km · straight line
744.7 miles actual route 1198.5 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Yosemite?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Yosemite is 552.7 miles (889.5 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located SSE of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 744.7 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon and Yosemite 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM