Distance from Detroit to Portland (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Portland, Oregon is 3,170 kilometers (1,969 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Detroit is located in the eastern United States while Portland is situated in the Pacific Northwest, requiring travel across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 3,170 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Portland is at only 15 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Portland covers major highways like I-90 and I-94, passing through regions such as the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the Great Lakes region to the Pacific Northwest, passing landmarks like the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Best times are late spring for mild weather and fall for fewer tourists, enhancing the travel experience.

Climate

Portland generally has a milder and wetter climate compared to Detroit's more variable weather conditions.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure, providing more options than Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
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 Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 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

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