Distance from Denver to Portland (United States)

The distance between Denver, Colorado and Portland, Oregon is 1,583 kilometers (983 miles).

Denver, Colorado, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Denver and Portland are located in the western United States, with Denver situated in Colorado and Portland in Oregon, both cities are known for their vibrant culture and outdoor activities. The straight-line distance between them is 1,583 kilometers, heading northwest.

Denver is situated at an altitude of 1,636 meters above sea level, while Portland is at only 15 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Denver to Portland spans approximately 2010 km, passing through major highways like I-84 and I-80, crossing states such as Wyoming and Idaho, and offering scenic views of the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Snake River, Columbia River Gorge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Denver to Portland crosses diverse landscapes, including the Rocky Mountains and the Columbia River Gorge, highlighting the geographical variety of the western United States.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are late spring and early fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for skiing opportunities in nearby areas.

Climate

Portland generally has a milder and wetter climate compared to Denver, which experiences more sunshine and less rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure, providing more accessibility options compared to Denver's reliance on cars.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 3-4 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)
Portland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 45.5235° N 122.6762° W

Elevation: 15 m (49 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Portland International Airport (PDX)
  • Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO)
  • Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD)
  • Mc Minnville Municipal Airport (MMV)
  • Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS)

Other distances from Denver

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

Other distances from Portland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Portland to New York City 3,936 km
From Portland to Los Angeles 1,328 km
From Portland to Chicago 2,830 km
From Portland to Houston 2,954 km
From Portland to Phoenix 1,618 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Denver and Portland.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Monterrey, Mexico Kansas City, United States 1,583 km
Reynosa, Mexico Tampa, United States 1,583 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Reynosa, Mexico 1,584 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Mixco, Guatemala 1,584 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Wichita, United States 1,584 km
Belmopan, Belize Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 1,582 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Valledupar, Colombia 1,581 km
Torreón, Mexico Denver, United States 1,581 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Toluca, Mexico 1,581 km
El Paso, United States New Orleans, United States 1,581 km
Barcelona, Spain Belfast, United Kingdom 1,585 km
Madrid, Spain Belfast, United Kingdom 1,585 km
Belmopan, Belize Guadalajara, Mexico 1,585 km
Guadalupe, Mexico Kansas City, United States 1,581 km
Glasgow, United Kingdom Valladolid, Spain 1,581 km
Brasília, Brazil Belém, Brazil 1,586 km
Managua, Nicaragua Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 1,586 km
Philadelphia, United States Minneapolis, United States 1,586 km
London, United Kingdom Lisbon, Portugal 1,586 km

Measure more distances between cities