Distance from Portland to Houston (United States)

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

Portland, Oregon, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Portland is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southeastern part of Texas, highlighting the vast geographical span across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,954 kilometers, heading southeast.

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

Driving route

The car route from Portland to Houston covers approximately 3520 km, passing through major highways such as I-84 E, I-80 E, and I-45 S, traversing diverse regions including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Portland to Houston crosses the Cascade Range, the Rocky Mountains, and the Great Plains, with notable landmarks like Yellowstone and Denver.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring for mild temperatures or in fall to enjoy cultural events in Houston, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Houston generally experiences a warmer and more humid climate compared to Portland, which has a cooler and wetter environment.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Portland, providing ease of movement for visitors.

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
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)
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)

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 Houston

Distances 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

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