Distance from Seattle to Portland by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Portland (OR) is 144 miles or 232 kilometers or 125 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Portland is 172 miles (278 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 28 miles or 46 km.

Seattle to Portland Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR
This map shows the distance from Seattle, WA, Usa to Portland, OR, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon is displayed below.

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon is 172 miles or 278 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR is 172 miles or 278 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Portland, Oregon.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon is approximately 172 miles (278 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Portland take?
Seattle and Portland are 3 hours 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Seattle and Portland

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Portland (OR) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Seattle	Current local time in Portland
2025-12-21, 16:49:06 MST	2025-12-21, 16:49:06 MST

How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Portland Oregon, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	172 mi	278 km	149.36 nmi
Straight line distance	144 mi	232 km	125 nmi
Difference	28 mi	46 km	24 nmi

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