Distance from Portland to Denver (United States)

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

Portland, Oregon, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Denver is situated in the central part of the country, highlighting their distinct regional positions. The straight-line distance between them is 1,583 kilometers, heading east.

Portland is at only 15 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Denver spans approximately 2012 km, passing through major highways such as I-84 E and I-80 E, traversing regions like Idaho and Wyoming before reaching Colorado.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Denver crosses diverse landscapes, from the lush Pacific Northwest to the mountainous regions of the Rockies, with landmarks like the Columbia River and Snake River.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding winter due to potential snow in Denver.

Climate

Denver experiences a semi-arid climate with more sunshine and less rainfall compared to Portland's temperate and rainy climate.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Portland, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Portland

Distance 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

Other distances from Denver

Distances 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

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