Distance from Houston to Portland (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Portland, Oregon is 2,954 kilometers (1,836 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of the United States, while Portland is situated in the northwestern region, both cities are separated by a vast expanse of diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 2,954 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Portland at 15 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Portland covers major highways like I-45, I-40, and I-84, passing through regions such as Texas plains, New Mexico deserts, and the scenic landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Albuquerque, Grand Canyon, Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Portland crosses diverse terrains, from the flatlands of Texas to the mountainous regions near Portland, with landmarks like the Columbia River Gorge.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and weather is mild, offering comfortable conditions for exploring Portland's attractions.

Climate

Portland generally has cooler and wetter conditions compared to Houston, with distinct seasonal changes, especially in winter and spring.

Accessibility

Portland offers extensive public transportation and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, which may differ from Houston's more auto-centric layout.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
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 Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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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